ElmaHowes

Elma Alberta HOWES

(nee HAND)

Peacefully, at Christie Gardens on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of Cyril. Loving mother of Graham (Hazel Walker) and Trevor (Sharlaine). Cherished grandmother of Kathryn (Mike), Lisa (Geoff), Jason (Christina), Nicholas (Lauren) and Kristopher. Great-grandmother of Addison, Matthew, Keira and Avery. Sister of the late Doris and Margaret, she will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Born in Shelburne, Elma met Cyril at a YMCA dance in Toronto during WWII, then travelled to Britain in 1946 as a war bride. Returning by ship with two boys, they settled in Toronto in 1953. Music was a lifelong passion, passed on to her sons. Friends may visit at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.), in Etobicoke, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 6 – 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 10 a.m. until the time of Service at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, she would wish memorial donations be made to the Music Fund at St. James United Church or to Doctors Without Borders. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca