Born on September 11, 1962 in Dunnville, ON to loving parents, Jim and Mary Andrews, Elaine was the youngest of three daughters, and the first to be born in Canada after her parents immigrated to Ontario from Scotland in 1960. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Rob Bishop, sister Margaret (Len) Pew and many nieces and nephews who all lovingly referred to her as “Aunt Lainey”. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Marion MacDonnell, and nieces, Allison Fletcher and Jolie Stephens.
Elaine leaves behind two children, Ian (Laura) Fletcher and Lacey (Ryan Tinney), as well as two step children, Zach (Alana) Bishop and Mackenzie Bishop (Mack Norsworthy). Also left to mourn are her five cherished grandchildren, who have each brought her immeasurable joy: Sam and Isla Fletcher, Allie and Liam Tinney, and Norah Bishop. Her presence at home will be missed by her loyal companion, Izzy, who has been by her side for the last six years.
Rob and Elaine found each other, perfectly, at a turning point in each of their lives almost 20 years ago. Elaine has often described Rob as her “rock”, and in the other they each found a partner who provided unconditional love and support through life’s many trials and triumphs. Together, they built a beautiful home (styled expertly by Elaine, who had an enviable talent for design and organization) and created a happy life that joined their two families at the heart.
To meet Elaine was to love her, and to feel loved by her (unless of course you wronged her kids, behaved like a bully, or tried to pull the wool over her eyes). Ever their fierce advocate, she always nurtured a close bond with Ian and Lacey, for whom she provided a loving home life punctuated by midnight dance parties, fun family gatherings, generally overcooked meats, and a relentless compulsion to vacuum the floors early on weekend mornings to wake them just so she could spend time with them. Elaine occasionally liked to travel, especially to her country of origin, and infused life at home with many nods to her Scottish heritage. Elaine’s greatest gift to her children was her unconditional love and support. She was so proud of the adults they had become, and of the loving families they had created.
Elaine’s life was also undeniably shaped by the special bond she shared with her sister, Margaret, who provided her with unrelenting hope, love and support during her life and, importantly, throughout her dying process. Together, they were the life of the party, and the unmistakable and infectious laughter they shared will echo through our homes forever.
Finally, Elaine will be missed by her many dear friends, some of whom have been in her life since childhood. She will also be fondly remembered by her former colleagues at Grandview Lodge, where she worked as a Personal Support Worker for 40 years until her retirement in 2018.
Arrangements have been entrusted to J.W. Hart Funeral Home Inc at 113 Lock St E, Dunnville, ON. In keeping with Elaine’s wishes, there will be a visitation on Monday, October 24 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 25 at 11am followed by a luncheon at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 42 at 305 Queen St, Dunnville, ON. A private burial will take place at a later date. If desired, donations in memory of Elaine may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Juravinski Cancer Centre, or the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences jwhartfuneralhome.
It’s been a pleasure having Elaine as a dear friend! So much love to all of you❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to you Ian, Lacey and all the family at this time.
Elaine was an amazing woman, and she will always be remembered for he love, laugh and zest for life.
I only spoke with her on occasion but our talks were always great.
Rest easy Elaine.
Margaret , Lennie and family, our hearts cry for you as you weather this loss. We hope you can take comfort that after a fierce battle Elaine chose how she wanted it to end. We love you and we are here for you. I hope you can feel our love surrounding you.
So very very sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. She was absolutely one of the kindest, most caring person and always made you feel so comfortable around her. She will be missed dearly. Our deepest condolences to Rob and families ❤
So sorry to hear this. Sending our Deepest Sympathy to Rob and Family.
Dear Rob and family. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences. Deepest sympathy, the Shaver family
Condolences to the family…
I’m so sorry to hear this. Such a gentle soul. Her smile and infectious laugh always brightened my day. Rest In Peace sweet girl♥️
My condolences to all
We are so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Such a beautiful person and family. Our sincerest condolences to all, deepest sympathy, The Shaver Family
Very sorry for your loss Rob Patti Cote Bishop
Rob and Family
So sorry for your loss , sending condolences to all at this difficult time. R.I.P Elaine 💞
With Deepest Sympathy to The Families
What a beautiful lady inside and out Much love to all of you on the passing of an incredible mom and grandma
Ryan and Dee Ricker and family
Rob& Family,,, my prayers go out to you all.
My most heartfelt sympathy to Rob, Margaret and the entire family. This beautifully written obituary has captured Elaine perfectly. I was captivated by her laughter when we met at a very young age. Although we didn’t remain “besties” we had a friendship that allowed us to pick up where we left off. From late night chats on messenger to watching the first episode of Outlander together, there was an ease to those moments that I shall miss.
“Gus am bris an latha”
Sending out many hugs and love to all prayers to you with such a loss of a beautiful loving caring funny soul.. rip Elaine toy have left a legacy of beauty behind you and I know you carry through each and everyone ❤ 💙 ♥
So very sorry for your loss.
Sending out many hugs and love to all prayers to you all with such a loss of a beautiful loving caring funny soul.. rip Elaine youhave left a legacy of beauty behind you and I know you carry through each and everyone ❤ 💙 ♥ it was a pleasure knowing you and your heart ❤
My heart is broke, Elaine and I grew up together on Victoria Ave, Elaine was a kind, caring loving person. My deepest condolences to her family and those that knew her. I’m sure she is singing with her parents and sister Marion. She will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to all the families during this difficult time.
So very sad to hear of Elaine’s passing. May she rest in peace. Dian McIntee
So sorry for your loss – hope all your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time
I so remember her beautiful, contagious laugh.
My Thoughts and Prayers to Elaine’s family.
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So sorry to hear about Elaine she was a great help to me at Grandview Lodge when I cut hair up there. She was a wonderful person. Rest in peace.
Our condolences Rob to you and the family. May Elaine rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss Rob. Our Condolences.
Thinking of Elaine’s family in this difficult time. Elaine will be missed, always in our hearts xo
The heaven’s couldn’t have received a better angel.
Elaine, You will be missed.
Rob, our sincere condolences. Sending hugs and prayers to you and the rest of Elaines loved ones.
Rob, Ian, Lacey, Margaret and families.
I am just so saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing. Everything written in her obituary describes her to a T. She was truly one of the best human beings I have ever known. I am sincerely very sorry for the huge loss each of you have to endure. Please know I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care of each other!
With Love!
Michele
Rob Ian Lacy and families. Our hearts ache for you all at the loss of your beloved Elaine, wife mother and grandmother. She was such a beautiful woman and will be dearly missed by many people. RIP Elaine. 💜💔
Our hearts go out to all of Elaine’s family and friends. She was such a beautiful, easy to love person inside and out and we are so blessed to have known her. We know that she is at peace now, will be missed by so many but never forgotten.
My condolences to Ian, Lacey and families.
It was great knowing Elaine since we were 5 years old. She was the sweetest, kindest person I have ever known.
She will forever be missed and loved,
Until we meet again Dear Friend
Rob, Marg, Zach, Kenz, Ian and Lacey…..We truly have no words…just a river of tears. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.😪😪😪
Sorry for your loss and my condolences to all .
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the family.
I will never forget my Aunt Elaine,you always showed us love and you are truly one of a kind,many of the best childhood memories include you and I wish I had more with you. Rest in peace
Oh Elaine, you will be missed by so many people. It was always a privledge to work with you but more fun to party with. Like I’ve said to the GVL girls who have gone before you.
Save me a seat in the
tubroom of 17-30 and we will have a ball.
Our sympathies to Rob and families. Elaine was such a beautiful person who will be so misses by all. Your free of pain sweet angle. Rest easy my friend. ❤️
I’m so very sorry for your loss Elaine was a wonderful person really enjoyed working with her and Margaret hugs and prayers
As I read this obituary I am heart broken for your entire family. Elaine was a wonderful person who was always smiling. I know you will miss her immensely. May she forever live in your memories.
Sincerely Dave & Lori
Stay strong Rob. My deepest condolences.
My heart and prayers goes out to you and family
Our sincerest condolences to all of Elaine’s loved ones. Thinking of you at this very difficult time!
Deepest sympathy to all family .
Elaine it was truly a pleasure to have known you.
May you fly with the angles.
Our deepest condolences to the families. Elaine was am amazing lady.
Our hearts go out to all of Elaine’s family. She was such a lovely woman with a wonderful personality and sense of humour.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 💕💕💕
Rob and family, so sorry to hear this. Sending our condolences.
Dear Margaret and families. My sincere condolences on the passing of Elaine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Elaine will surely be missed. Strength to you all. Alice Van Ravenswaay
So very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time.
During our time living in Dunnville we had the privledge and the pleasure of having Elaine as a dear friend. She was a kind loving beautiful person who always had a smile and a hug for all . Our condolences to her family . Bryan & Joy Power Bracebridge Ontario
Our deepest condolences to Rob and extended family….she was a beautiful person inside and out.
Our sincere sympathy to Rob and all of Elaine’s family. A wonderful life story, and when you mentioned her laugh, I can still hear it. She always had a beautiful smile and a kind hello. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of such a beautiful lady inside & out. May her memories & laughter keep her close to your heart. RIP Elaine xoxo
Sending condolences to Rob and family. So sorry to hear of your loss and hope you can find comfort in the memories you have.
to rob and family, there are no words, as you know we have just gone through a broken heart loss recently, my prayers and thoughts and heart go out to you all, i am also glad to hear she is in pain no longer, it was to long a road for you all, i met elaine about 30 yrs ago though a mutual friend and although we weren’t close, my heart still hurts for you all, may god bless you, and remember, don’t cry because she is gone, smile because she lived and loved
So sorry to hear this.
I loved working with Elaine, always fun, always kind, her laughter along with her sister Margrets is a memory that has stayed with me,
God Bless,
Hannah
Deepest condolences to Rob and family. So sorry for your loss.
Rob Margaret and all Elaine family my deepest sympathy Elaine was a wonderful lady I will never forget her contagious laugh it filled a room and your heart R I P Elaine. God luv u
Heaven has truly gained another Angel 🙏💕
Sincerest condolences to all the family. Cherish your many,many special memories…….
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss she was such a wonderful sweet kind person. Heaven has received another angel RIP Elaine ❤️
My deepest condolences to all of you. It was such a privilege to know her ,may her memory live on forever.
My condolences to the entire family.
We pass along our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Rob and family and Elaine’s closest friends.
I will always remember Elaine’s sincere kindness and most infectious laugh!
Love and strength to all at this difficult time of sadness.
Penny & Ray Egger
Thinking of the whole family with heartfelt sympathy heaven gained a very lovely angel ❤
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the whole family. Such a beautiful soul.
Rob and all of Elaine’s family..our sincere sympathy for the loss your Elaine. May her legacy of love, strong sense of family and joy wrap you together and guide you through this most sorrowful time.
Dave and Terri
I first met Elaine when she first started working at gvl and i was her babysitter for her two beautiful children…. Who would have known later in life we would be co-workers and great friends. I worked many shifts with Elaine and Marg and both have such caring heart and treated all their residents like they were their own…. both sisters laughter could be heard ringing throughout the lodge like a beautiful song. You were an amazing caregiver Elaine and i’m sure your already up in heaven taking care of everyone that was there to greet you! Godspeed to you Elaine until we meet again …. Love ya!!!! 🙏❤️ no more pain my scottish lasssie. xoxo
Sending our love and condolences Rob to you and your family ❤️
I love the times I spent visiting with Elaine she was such a beautiful person❤️We will miss her at Campfisherman 😢
So sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Rob and family.
May her memories and laughter live in your hearts forever. 😇🥰
My deepest sympathy to Rob and Family.
Also to Margaret, Lennie and Family.
Elaine was one of the kindest persons I knew.
She was so loved by all the Residents she cared for during her years at Grandview Lodge.
Gone way too soon !
Rob and families, Len and Marg and families we are sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. She will truly be missed by all. Condolences
Sending deepest condolences to you all… Elaine was a beautiful, compassionate, caring person and spread so much joy everywhere she went! It was a great pleasure having the opportunity to meet Elaine and she will be remembered always ❤️
Rob,Margaret and families, so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. May God be with yous in your time of grief. Elaine will be missed by all.
Heaven gained a beautiful soul! My condolences to all the family.
Rob and Family, thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss and send you our sincere condolences.
Rob and family…. I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Her obituary was so beautifully written. She did have the laugh I will never forget 💞
Wishing you much strength in the coming days and weeks.
Rob, Lacey, Ian and families.
So sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Our Condolences.
Our sincere condolences to all. Her compassion and wonderful laugh will always be remembered.
Margie,Lennie&family-I’m so very saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing.You have my heartfelt sympathy.Elaine was such a beautiful person inside and out like her sister.You both were very close to my heart.I can remember her infectious laugh.She was so fortunate to have you for support and strength.Love and hugs.
Rob and all the family-my deepest condolences to you at such a difficult time.Elaine was one beautiful person inside and out and well loved.
Dear Margaret, Lennie & Family…I’m certain Elaine was ever so grateful for your love & support throughout the years…may the memories you’ve shared bring you comfort & know that you were her rock from day one until her last breath…sending you great BIG 🐻 (((HUGS))) 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏😘
So sorry for your loss..I remember Elaine from the first Baptist Church in Dunnville . I went to Bible school camp.Elaine was in the same cabin as me..I remember Elaine as being kind She took me under her wing like a mother hen..She was very caring and had a good sense of humour. She will be sadly missed by many .God bless Elaine…
To Rob Margaret & Lenny
what a beautiful tribute to Elaine I worked with her @ GVL she was always so proud of Ian & Lacey. I have pictures of her & her little friends @ our house celebrating my daughter Tammies birthday they will be keepers for sure.
Know my thoughts are with all of you in this very sad time.
Loss Is Forever Hugs ++++
Linda Chalmers
Condolences to the family . Elaine was one of the nicest people that you could ever meet and I was so lucky to know her ! She will be missed !
Margie,Lennie and family-I’m so very saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing.You have my heartfelt sympathy.She was a beautiful person inside and out like her sister.You two were always close to my heart.I will never forget her infectious laugh.She was so fortunate to have you for support throughout her difficult time.
Hugs and prayers.
Sincere condolences to Rob and the Bishop Family. May loving memories be your strength and comfort forever.
In peace and prayer, John and Helena Collins
Margaret, Lenny, Rob and families. We are deeply saddened to hear about your sweet Elaine. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. You were all blessed to have such beautiful relationships and to have so many memories of her ♥︎
Margie,Lennie & family-I’m so very saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing.You have my heartfelt sympathy.She was such a beautiful person inside and out like her sister.You two have always been close to my heart.I will never forget her infectious laugh.She was so fortunate to have you for support & strength
during a most difficult time.Hugs and
prayers.
We are so very sorry for ur loss rob and families ur right that infectious laugh can never be forgotten
Dear Margaret,Lenny Marty and Megan and family
Our hearts are broken for you as you say goodbye to your sister, your friend, your aunt…..praying that you feel our love around you…..Elaine was truly blessed to have you as her sister Margaret…💞
Our heartfelt condolences to Margaret, Len and family in the sad loss of Elaine. Harold worked with Elaine for many years at Grandview Lodge and remembers her as a very kind, caring and bubbly person who the residents adored along with her fellow workers. She will be sadly missed by many but the memory of her laughter will bring a smile to all when they think of her. 💕
We are so sorry to hear of Elaines passing. She was a beautiful soul with a warm smile and infectious laugh. Sending our condolences to the family. She will be missed. ❤️
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you Rob and family.
Sending my deepest condolences to Rob, Ian and family, Lacey and family and Margaret and Lenny. Elaine will be in the hearts of many where beautiful memories live. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time
Very sorry for your loss, Elaine was such a wonderful person. I will always remember her laugh. Sending my love to Ian, Laura, Lacey, Rob and the rest of the family ❤
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Elaine at GVL. As your beautiful eulogy stated… “ To know her is to love her “. Elaine had the kindest soul and the purist of hearts. I’ve been rooting for her throughout this journey. She put up a good fight. She will be missed by so many. From everything I know….. she’s in good company up there.
Until we meet again xo
We are so very sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Such a lovely, caring person who will be missed by all who knew her. Deepest sympathies to Rob and all of Elaine’s family.
This makes me so sad…Such a beautiful soul whose gone way to soon… My sympathies to her family and all that knew her…Now we’ve lost a very special light…❤️
May all your wonderful memories find you peace at this difficult time. Such a sweet, happy lady we had the pleasure of knowing! Thinking of you.
Barry & Brenda Ricker
I’ve just found out today that Elaine has gone. Part of the Campbell family and we were chatting about our relations, it’s just so sad, life has ben busy and I honestly thought the same for her.