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In honour of Elly's good work with social causes that dear to her heart. We miss her, and are thinking of you, Ron.
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Ron, please accept my condolences. I never had the pleasure of meeting Elly, but your comments at tuesday night hockey, so many years ago, made it clear she was very special.
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I first got to know Elly when I started working at Rockway and she was coordinating the hospitality groups. Then she joined our yoga class and I began to get to know her much better during the numerous coffee times that followed. However it was during our Thursday morning "COVID" zoom chats that I felt like I got to know her so much better. The term that comes to mind as I think about her is her "grounded presence." She spoke from a place of knowing who she was and what she stood for in a way that was calm, compassionate and yet direct and bang on. I grew to appreciate her a lot and will remember her fondly.
Ron, Matt, John and James, may you find peace and strength as you continue to remember Elly and the important part she played in each of your lives.
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Our deepest sympathies to you and all your family. We hope you will find strength in the many memories shared.
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Sending my most sincere condolences to Ron, Matthew & family, Jon & family, James, Gary and Barb, All and Shiela and families
Love to all from your Aunt Helen Koop
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Dear Ron, I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to you and your family.
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Folks, Ellie has crossed over. Her absence leaves a huge void; her life made a difference. What we have left, is what we had. Thanks.
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Mourn the loss of a very special lady whose peace and justice passions we need to support.
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Elly's death is a great loss, a deep sorrow for us. We know it is even greater for you, Ron and family. You have much to cherish and much to grieve.
Among her many attributes (let's call them what they are, "virtues"!) was her capacity for seeing and listening carefully. Visually that was expressed in photography and puzzles. But in friendship (and undoubtedly also in her professional work) that was expressed by her gift of attention, being present. We will miss that gift greatly.
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To Ron and Family;
So very sad to hear of Elly’s passing. So many great memories of our shared careers together. May all your beautiful memories help to sustain you in the weeks to come.
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My clearest memory of Elly is of her honesty--about herself, about her family, about her place in life. There was always a directness in her gaze and in her speech. I always admired this gift.
I cannot imagine, Ron, the overwhelming loss you have suddenly experienced. May the good memories help to sustain you during the dark nights.
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Words fail me in expressing my sadness at your great loss but I know that the work of House of Friendship tries to meet some of the injustices which Elly addressed.
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Dear Ron and family,
I know that words are not adequate to convey the sorrow I feel for you all during this crushing time of loss and grief. Knowing the kind of excitement and anticipation you must have been feeling for many more shared years, this has to be completely devastating. My heart goes out to you.
Dan Lichti