Elsie (McDougald) Hale

Died: March 11, 2015 | Place: Village of Glendale Crossing

Obituary

HALE, Elsie (McDougald)….

Peacefully with her three daughters holding her at Village of Glendale Crossing on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Harold Hale (1985). Much loved Mother of Valerie Sytema (Carl), Vicki Gerth (the late Bill 2006) and Barbara Hale (Jeff Piotrowski). Dear grandmother of Alison (Olav), Derek, Paul (Jami-Lynne), Ashley, Sjaan (Genny), Kristyn (Mark), Amanda, Stefanie and Emily and many great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Keith McDougald of Kelowna, British Columbia, predeceased by her brother James McDougald of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Mom is survived by her loving sister-in-law Catherine Hale and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including Madeleine Lecuyer. Mom was the oldest child of William and Minnie Ethel McDougald (Carruthers), born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and raised on a farm in Sceptre, Saskatchewan. After graduating from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, London, Ontario, in 1943, Mom and Dad married and decided that grain farming in Saskatchewan was to be their life’s work. Having decided to raise their three girls in London, Mom and Dad spent their working years “suitcase farming” with summers spent by the family in Lemsford and Sceptre, Saskatchewan and winters in London. Although Mom made London her home, her heart forever remained on the prairies. Mom was a kind and generous person who gave so much of her time helping others. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Village of Glendale Crossing for all of their kindness, care and compassion through Mom’s last years. We would also like to thank Mom’s special companion, Brittan, for being a bright light in Mom’s life. Your kindness will always be remembered. Being lifelong members of Church of St. Andrew Memorial, Mom was very appreciative of always being remembered by the Church community through their visits and flowers. Mom will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2 – 4 pm and Monday, March 16, 2015 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. with funeral service to follow at 1:30 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London immediately following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or the Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London ON N6C 4M7 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memoires and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

22s Comments

  1. Stephanie, Joe & Andrea March 13, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Barb and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. Debbie and Tim Rickert March 14, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Treasure all the great memories and the good times spent with family and friends…..Thinking of you in your time of sorrow

  3. Nancy Hale March 14, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Val,
    Vickie, Barb and families,
    I’m am very sorry for the loss of your mom, my dear Aunt Elsa.
    My loving thoughts are with you.

    Nancy

  4. Ron and Gloria Jackson March 14, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Valerie, Vicki, & Barbara & families

    Our most sincere sympathy in the loss
    of your mother.
    Ron and Gloria Jackson

  5. Wendy Hale March 15, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Thinking of you at this sad time. Sending hugs your way. Fond memories of time spent out west. Lots of love to all! Wendy and family.

  6. Karen Boyd March 15, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Mrs. Elsie Hale will be missed. She was a smart, caring and inspiring woman who lived what she believed. Elsie was observed walking by my house up to 3 times in 10 minutes (neighbours checked in) so that she could run into me and check in on how the kids and I were doing. Elsie was always there with offers of support and kind words in times of a struggle. She was also the first one to appreciate positives and humour when the time was right. Elsie was so very proud of her 3 smart and successful daughters. She enjoyed giving updates on the extended family and even many of the ‘old’ neighbourhood members who she often touched base with.
    I feel privileged to have known Elsie’s youngest daughter for more than 4 decades and take comfort in knowing that the strong and resilient women that Elsie raised, their partners and the children that they raised will be able to come together to support each other in this time of significant loss. My love and condolences go out to the entire family at this time.

  7. PENNY, RAY AND PATRICE March 15, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    VICKI AND FAMILY
    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SENDING SUPPORTIVE HUGS FROM ALL OF US.

  8. Shirley & Joe March 16, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Barb, Joe and I were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  9. Noel Hale March 16, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Condolences to cousins Valerie, Vicky and Barbara on the loss of your mother. Aunt Elsa’s legacy will continue to thrive through you and your families. I will always treasure the memories of the farm and spending time with each of you. Spring time was always announced by the welcome arrival of uncle Harold followed closely by Elsa and girls when school was out.Your mother had a special way of connecting and always seemed to know what was most important to her friends and family. May your day be filled with heartfelt memories.

  10. Gord and Tineke Heatherington March 16, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Dear Vicki and family:

    Please accept our deepest condolences with the passing of your Mom. She had a very long live and was well looked after by all of you. Take care and come home soon.

  11. Lynne Prout March 16, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    Barb and all your family,
    My thoughts are with you. You Mom was a lovely and fun lady and I have lots of fond memories of her from my time in London. She will be missed. Sending love and positive energy to help you through this time.
    Lynne

  12. Roger & Cheryl Hale March 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Our thoughts and hearts are with you on this sad day, as we all remember and honour our Aunt Elsa. One of the last little jokes I heard from her was regarding how “life is like a roll of toilet paper”, and now her’s has run out as it does for everyone. I always enjoyed her humour and the wonderful family she raised. Love to you all, Roger & Cheryl.

  13. Steven & Marguerite Elder March 16, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Dear Valerie,
    I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was without question a wonderful and generous person. I still fondly remember those long-ago family visits whenever our parents got together at your London home or at our Hensall farm and the good times that us kids spent together. Times have changed, but the memories remain. My wife Marguerite and I wish you, your sisters, and all your family our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort.
    Steven & Marguerite Elder, Ottawa, ON

  14. Greg and Denise Bolohan March 17, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Barb, our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I know you were very close and she will be greatly missed.

  15. Wendy Phillips-Vince March 17, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Hi I am so sorry to hear about your mother, my name is Wendy and I am a volunteer at Glendale Crossing. Your Mother was a very special lady I will miss seeing her smiling face around the halls. She is now your very special angel. Keep her memories close. Wendy

  16. Charmaine and Bill March 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Your mom was a dear friend that we always looked forward to seeing every summer when she would make her drive down to Lemsford, she will be missed. Our very deepest sympathy to her dear family

  17. Ron & Lois Trew March 18, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    Dear Valerie, Vicki & Barb & Families,
    Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear mom, Elsa. You are in our thoughts and prayers

  18. Hazel & David Tanner March 21, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Dear Val & Carl, Vicki, Barb & Jeff & all your loved ones: a very special friend & cousin has completed her earthly journey, and so many people whose lives she touched with her kindness & ready humor will always remember her fondly. How we treasure our visits with her & with you, her family in the east & here at home! God`s blessings to each of you as you grieve her death & celebrate her life. Much love from Albert & Velma Hale & families

  19. Hazel & David Tanner March 21, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Dear Val & Carl, Vicki, Barb & Jeff & all your loved ones: a very special friend & cousin has completed her earthly journey, and so many people whose lives she touched with her kindness & ready humor will always remember her fondly. How we treasure our visits with her & with you, her family in the east & here at home! God`s blessings to each of you as you grieve her death & celebrate her life. Much love from Albert & Velma Hale & families

  20. Peter Dorssers March 24, 2015 at 11:43 am

    My deepest condolences to you Barb and your family on your loss.

    Peter, Heather, Natalie and Stephen

  21. ken June 21, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    My condolences I don’t even know how late iam however I knew Elsie thu her brother James years ago I hope all is well with the family. Be well

  22. Claire McDougald March 11, 2025 at 5:12 pm

    I was thinking about Elsa today, and lo and behold it’s been 10 years today since she left us. I think of her fondly, and though we rarely met, the telephone visits kept up a connection and those calls are a nice memory. Remembering Elsa and thinking of all her family today. Claire McDougald

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