Elaine Elizabeth Duncan

Our much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elaine Duncan, died on December 3, 2024, of natural causes in her home. She was 101. Elaine was happiest when she was in her home with the lake and woods around her. She was a well known and treasured member of the Housey’s Rapids community where she lived for 40 plus years. She was grateful for the support of family and friends that made it possible for her to live there in her later years. Known for her hearty laugh, her adventurous spirit and her zest for life she was a familiar sight at the Summerland store drinking coffee with friends. 

 A proud veteran of the Canadian Women’s Army Corp (CWAC) she delighted friends with her stories of midnight motorcycle rides, driving trucks and army life. She met her soulmate Garnet(predeceased) a handsome Airforce Sargent while serving and was married to him for 59 years. They honeymooned in Housey’s Rapids. Elaine loved her family. She had six children – late Roger, late Bruce, late Wayne, Judith (Mike), Susan and Michael (Jackie). She was Grandmother to Danielle, Dawn and Cathy and several great grandchildren. 

 Mom was amazing. An independent woman she lived her life with passion and spirit. She was a powerful swimmer and avid snowmachine rider. She loved music--she played the organ as a child in her father’s church on Lake on the Mountain, enjoyed reading and created many art works that hang on the walls in her house. She will be dearly missed. At Elaine’ s request, there will be no funeral service. She made it known she wanted us all to share a laugh and raise a glass in celebration of her journey home. 

 There will be a Celebration of her Life in the spring 2025.