Obituary of Elma Harrop

HARROP, Elma Born February 13, 1918 in North Dalton, Yorkshire, England. Died peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Toronto from congestive heart failure. Beloved mother of Corinne Falconer; much loved by son-in-law Robert Falconer and grandchildren Siobhan Harrop-McDiarmid (John) and Clark Harrop (Katherine). Predeceased by sister Margaret Goodlass, husband James H. Harrop, daughter Ann Marie (Twinkle) and son Crichton. Long-time resident of Deep River. Elma was a remarkable, wise and principled person who made an excellent companion, wife, mother and grandmother. Formative years in Yorkshire and during WWII endowed her with a good work ethic, abundance of common sense and love of all things outdoors. Her genuine interest in people, ability to converse easily and happily with all ages, and her formidable culinary skills rewarded her with a wide number and range of friends. She very much appreciated Canada… spending hours walking in the country observing birds, other wildlife and the natural landscapes. Keeping very fit, until recently she could be found doing training laps around her senior's residence. She leaves behind many rich and fond memories, most recently of bedside cuddles with the family dogs. The family offers sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff associated with her care through Virtual Ward, the Temmy Latner Palliative Care Centre, Leaside Retirement Residence and caregivers Bella, Celia, Fae and Venus, all of whom made her life more comfortable over the last few months. Private funeral. No flowers please. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to one with special meaning in her life: Sunnybrook Foundation, Temmy Latner Centre, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada, World Wildlife Fund, Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Lung Association or to the Canadian Cancer Association would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.