Obituary for Elaine Sturgeon
Sturgeon: Elaine Marie (Rathwell)
At Huron Hospice Elaine Marie (Rathwell) Sturgeon passed on May 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bernard (Binnie) Sturgeon and two sons, Jeffrey (Tracey) Sturgeon and Roland Sturgeon. Two granddaughters Arielle and Taylor will miss Grandma very much. Also left to mourn her passing are sisters, Marilyn (Fred) Bruinsma and Lynda (Bob) Smith and two brothers, Steven (Sally) Rathwell and Mark (Crystal) Rathwell with nephews and nieces, Tina (John) Bos, Tara (Dave) Vanderloo, Lori (Brad) Bagot, Cindy (Doug) Bain, Adam (Natalie) Rathwell Michael (Jolene) Rathwell, Tyler (Kirsten) Rathwell, Chad (Joy) Rathwell, Wade (Krista) Rathwell. Predeceased by parents Edgar and Helen Rathwell, also brother-in-law Gary Talbot. She will be missed by sister-in-law Rhea (Gary) Campbell, brothers-in-laws Bud (Barb) Sturgeon, Andrew (Sheryl Bigney) Sturgeon, and nephews and nieces Merry(David) Booth, Michael (Elizabeth) Potter, Sally (Chad) Eden and Kira Sturgeon. After high school graduation, Elaine worked for Bell at the West Street office in Goderich. When Binnie was transferred with the Ministry of Transportation to Toronto office Elaine stayed home to raise her two boys. Later she was employed at Dr. Robert Orr Optometrist in Orangeville, then as a Weight Watchers spokesperson in Dufferin County and finally Barth’s Dry Cleaners until retirement when Elaine and Binnie returned to Bayfield on Louisa Street. Here they became involved in the Bayfield Historical Society. She led historical walking tours of the village for visitors to appreciate their vacation by Lake Huron. Keeping with Elaine’s wishes cremation has take place and a Celebration of Life will occur on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at 1 o'clock ate Bayfield Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com Donations may be sent to South West Cancer Centre, Anglican Church of Bayfield, and Huron Hospice.
At Huron Hospice Elaine Marie (Rathwell) Sturgeon passed on May 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bernard (Binnie) Sturgeon and two sons, Jeffrey (Tracey) Sturgeon and Roland Sturgeon. Two granddaughters Arielle and Taylor will miss Grandma very much. Also left to mourn her passing are sisters, Marilyn (Fred) Bruinsma and Lynda (Bob) Smith and two brothers, Steven (Sally) Rathwell and Mark (Crystal) Rathwell with nephews and nieces, Tina (John) Bos, Tara (Dave) Vanderloo, Lori (Brad) Bagot, Cindy (Doug) Bain, Adam (Natalie) Rathwell Michael (Jolene) Rathwell, Tyler (Kirsten) Rathwell, Chad (Joy) Rathwell, Wade (Krista) Rathwell. Predeceased by parents Edgar and Helen Rathwell, also brother-in-law Gary Talbot. She will be missed by sister-in-law Rhea (Gary) Campbell, brothers-in-laws Bud (Barb) Sturgeon, Andrew (Sheryl Bigney) Sturgeon, and nephews and nieces Merry(David) Booth, Michael (Elizabeth) Potter, Sally (Chad) Eden and Kira Sturgeon. After high school graduation, Elaine worked for Bell at the West Street office in Goderich. When Binnie was transferred with the Ministry of Transportation to Toronto office Elaine stayed home to raise her two boys. Later she was employed at Dr. Robert Orr Optometrist in Orangeville, then as a Weight Watchers spokesperson in Dufferin County and finally Barth’s Dry Cleaners until retirement when Elaine and Binnie returned to Bayfield on Louisa Street. Here they became involved in the Bayfield Historical Society. She led historical walking tours of the village for visitors to appreciate their vacation by Lake Huron. Keeping with Elaine’s wishes cremation has take place and a Celebration of Life will occur on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at 1 o'clock ate Bayfield Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com Donations may be sent to South West Cancer Centre, Anglican Church of Bayfield, and Huron Hospice.