March 16, 1938-July 8,2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elaine Keturah Winter on July 8th, 2023. Aged 85, loving mother of Jonathan Everett , grandmother of Danae Keturah, sister of the late Joseph and James Redmond, Janet, Gwendolyn and Jerome (Christiana) Redmond. She will be greatly missed by her nieces Melissa, Yolande, and Tashana, her nephews Trumel, Dwight, Aaron and Adrian, her great nieces Maria, Jael, Bernice and Jemima, great nephews Sneferu and Taharqa, as well as her great great nephew Jonathan. Cousins in the Redmond, Winter, Alexander, Williams, George, Cameron, Small and Harding families in Guyana, Canada, United States and Panama will also be mourning her loss.
Born to Ivy and James Redmond (both deceased) on March 16th 1938, in Goed Fortuin Village, Guyana, Elaine was the eldest of 6 siblings. She attended St. Mary’s Anglican School, and later, the Carnegie School of Home Economics. She became a talented seamstress and lover of the culinary arts, and in 1960 emigrated to Canada as a domestic. In her years of residing in Canada, work and study led her to achieve a certificate in bookkeeping from Sir George Williams University (now known as Concordia University), a profession she fondly embraced. However, her first love – dressmaking – was never far from her mind, and her accomplishments include a wedding dress for her sister-in-law Chris and bridesmaid dresses with the help of her sister Janet.
Elaine was a socially conscious individual, volunteering with various organizations over the years. She was a faithful member of St. Genny’s United Church, where she joined the UCW, and she served as President of the Guyana Cultural Association of Montreal for two terms. She was also someone who contributed to the welfare of others within her diverse community. But most of all, she was totally dedicated to her family and close friends. Regardless of the situation, whether called upon or not, she would step up and give her best to the cause at hand.
May her soul rest in peace.
Funeral services will be held on July 29, 2023 at Ste-Geneviève United church, 4697 Boulevard St-Jean in Dollard-Des Ormeaux. Viewing will begin at 9:30am, followed by the service at 10:30am. We will then proceed to Rideau Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 4239 Boulevard des Sources for burial. A repast will be held at Voluntas Commemoration (adjacent to Ste-Geneviève) afterwards.
The service will be streamed live …
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Elaine’s name to your local Cancer and Alzheimer’s research foundation or Palliative care facility.
The family would like to thank all the medical professionals who provided her with exceptional care – the doctors, nurses, the caregivers who provided home care, and the occupational therapists from the Lakeshore General Hospital, the palliative care clinic, the CLSC and Nova Nurses of West Island.
Jane stark
July 13, 2023 at 11:30 amJonathan and family our sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all that God will give you strength and comfort
Jonathan winter
July 20, 2023 at 6:23 pmThank you so much Momma Stark
Patrick Fenelus
July 13, 2023 at 11:56 amMy sincerest condolences to you Jonathan and your family at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Jonathan winter
July 20, 2023 at 6:23 pmThank you Brother
Krista Pattie
July 13, 2023 at 6:04 pmI can’t even imagine what you’re feeling right now, dear friend. My heart is heavy and I send love to you and your family. May you remember her in fond memories and love. *Hugs*
Jonathan winter
July 20, 2023 at 6:24 pmThank you KP. Much appreciated
Maureen Page
July 14, 2023 at 1:54 pmSo sorry Jonathan and family. May you find strength in your memories
Jonathan winter
July 20, 2023 at 6:24 pmThank you Maureen
QUEEN
July 18, 2023 at 11:26 amMy beautiful lady ❤️ God bless your soul and to her family My sincere condolences rest on madam Winter.
Jonathan winter
July 20, 2023 at 6:25 pmThank you Queen. Thank you for all the care and help you gave her.
Silvia Fiorita Smith and Rev. Ian Smith
July 20, 2023 at 10:05 pmElaine is fondly remembered as a very kind and loving person. We always enjoyed chatting with her. She was a faithful and devoted member of Ste. Genny’s and we always looked forward to seeing her in church. Our deepest sympathies to you Jonathan and all your family.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 9:58 pmThank you both for the kind words. You were there when she first started attending Ste. Genny’s and you made her feel at home in that new church community.
Elaine Chapman
July 21, 2023 at 2:00 pmJonathan and family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all in this time of infinite sadness. I am blessed to have known Elaine and call her a friend. She was an unselfish and amazing person. Thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 9:59 pmThank you so much for your kind words and your friendship throughout the years.
Wendy
July 21, 2023 at 5:07 pmJob 14: 14-15 “….If a man dies, can he live again?…You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands….”
My dear cousins thank you for allowing me to share in the loss of our beloved Elaine.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:00 pmThank you for the kind words, Wendy.
Leila Johnson
July 24, 2023 at 1:56 pmMy condolences to Jonathan and the rest of the family: Claudette,Janet and Jerome. May God continue to give you all the comfort you need at this time.
He has promised to send the Comforter and He always keep
His promises. In your weakness is when He makes you stronger.
May her soul rest in peace.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:02 pmThank you Leila for reaching out, and for sharing your thoughts and prayers.
Carol Baptiste
July 24, 2023 at 8:59 pmTo Jonathan and the family please except my sympathy. May her soul RIP
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:03 pmThank you Carol.
Rory Hill and Desiree Hill
July 27, 2023 at 11:48 amCondolences to Jonathan and the family. May memories of her through the years bring a smile to all those who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:04 pmThank you for your kind words, they are appreciated.
Laura Sampson
July 27, 2023 at 6:28 pmMy condolences go out to Jonathan and his daughter, also to her brother and sisters and other relatives, may her soul rest in peace, she was an amazing lovable person God bless.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:05 pmThank you Laura, we appreciate the warm sentiments.
Yvonne Saul & family
July 27, 2023 at 8:32 pmOur sincere condolences to you Jonathan and family . May you all find comfort in the caring prayers of others, and may you find peace in the memories of your hearts.
Eveln Lutterodt
July 29, 2023 at 2:07 amThinking of you in this devastating time. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Jonathan Winter
August 11, 2023 at 9:53 pmThank you Evelyn for your kind words of love and support. I appreciate it.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:06 pmThank you to the Saul Family. Your kind words and presence were greatly appreciated by us all.
Claudia Yvette Small
July 28, 2023 at 4:37 pmOur deepest condolences to our cousin Elaine’s family. The family who have gone before are waiting to welcome her with open arms. May she rest in eternal peace.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:07 pmThank you Cousin Yvette. We appreciate you having reached out and your loving words.
David Fenelus
July 29, 2023 at 2:15 amMy condolences goes out to you and your family.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:08 pmThank you David. I really appreciate you reaching out to me once you heard.
allicockr5@gmail.com
July 29, 2023 at 7:13 amOur sincere condolences to you Jonathan and the family. May she rest in Heaven. Much love at this time!
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:09 pmThank you Robert. I appreciate you reaching out and extending your sympathies.
Magdaline Laplante
July 29, 2023 at 7:42 amAlways loved, never forgotten, forever missed. I’d like to offer my condolences to Jonathan and familly. God bless.
2 Thimoty 4:7
I have fought the good fight.
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:11 pmMerci Magdalene. Merci à tout la famille Laplante pour avoir venu pour nous supporter a notre moment de douleur.
Carol Englisg
July 29, 2023 at 9:10 amThe English family extend condolences to the entire family and pray that you we comforted with these words 1Thes 4:16-18…For the Lord himself shall depende from heaven with a shout and with the voice of the archangels, and the dead in Christ shall rice first….wherefore confort one another with these word.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:13 pmThank you to the English family for the comforting words and the words of worship.
Renata Simpson
July 29, 2023 at 10:26 amOur heartfelt condolences is extended to you and the enter family Jonathan. I will always remember your mom she was my grandmother’s backbone. May her soul continue to rest in peace.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:14 pmThank you Renata. Thank you for reaching out to us, and I know my mom always was proud of being able to help you and Auntie Winnie however she could. It was the type of person she was.
Valerie Brewster
July 29, 2023 at 10:29 amMay the Almighty Keep You Strong.
To Jonathan and Family:
May you find comfort in knowing that Elaine is Resting Peacefully at His feet, free at last. God knows best.
May you draw Strength from one another and keep the Faith. You remain in our continued
Thoughts and Prayers. Our heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Jean A. Moore
Valerie & Beverly Brewster
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:16 pmThank you to the Moore/Brewster family for their kind words and sympathies at this time.
Jennifer and Allison
July 29, 2023 at 11:51 amOur heartfelt condolences to the entire family on the passing of cousin Elaine. May God grant each of you his peace and strength at this time. Rest in peace cousin Elaine
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:17 pmThank you. We appreciate the kind words and for reaching out in our time of need.
Tim Sobers
July 29, 2023 at 1:32 pmMy condolences. Many blessings to all the family and love ones.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:18 pmThank you. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Morrell Andries
July 29, 2023 at 1:39 pmMy heartfelt sympathy to relatives of Elaine. she was a kind and loving person. May her soul rest peace.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:18 pmThank you for your kind words and sympathies.
Sandra Alston
July 30, 2023 at 8:54 amVery sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I only met her once and we sat together having a lovely chat while waiting to see Danae perform. I’m sure she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Jonathan Winter
August 10, 2023 at 10:19 pmThank you Sandra for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.