Elaine Agnes Broomfield (née Craigen) passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, with family by her side, at the extended care wing of the Atikokan General Hospital.
Elaine had been a resident there for one year. When she was admitted to LTC (long-term care), we remember her fondly saying it meant ‘Loving, Tender Care’, and it was.
Born in Stratton, Ontario, February 10, 1930 to Jack and Matilda Craigen, she was the last and youngest of the ten Craigen sisters. Eventually the family settled in Fort Frances, where she met and married Elmer Broom-field in 1950. They had six children, Wayne, Sandra, Richard, Brenda, Janice, and Dianne.
When the family moved to Atikokan, Elaine went to work, first at Atikokan General Hospital (10 years), then at the Mink Lake Ranger Camp.
Over the years, trips to Hawaii were enjoyed with her new partner Frank, and trips to visit family were special times for her.
Earlier this year, Elaine received her 50-year pin as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary; she also served over 45 years with the Catholic Women’s League. In recent years, she enjoyed her weekly outings to the Pioneer Centre.
Through the ups and downs in her life, Elaine’s love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her main priority.
She is survived by son Richard (Holly) Broomfield; grandsons Dave (Tyme) (great-grandchildren Calissa, Cate and Becca); Derek (Erica); Richard (Kendall) (great-grandchildren Kamryn and Reece); and Ryan.
Daughter Sandra (Pat) Armstrong; grandsons Darren, Scott, and Brian (Trish).
Daughter Janice (Ron) Niro; grandchildren Jill (Rob), and Ryan (Sara).
Daughter Dianne (John) Williams; grandchildren Mindy (Naman) Budhdeo (great-grandchildren Tate and Sloane); Tyler (Taylor), Erin (Cory) Gouliquer (great-grandson Miles).
Also surviving are her partner, Frank Quinn, special cousin Lenora Gustafson, and many nieces and nephews.
Elaine was pre-deceased by infant daughter Brenda, son Wayne, and sisters Stella, Muriel, Marguerite, Mary, Dean, Irene, Gen, Evelyn, and Lynette.
Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Church, Atikokan, Friday, August 26, with Father Chinonso Alaribe officiating. Internment was at Little Falls Cemetery, Atikokan.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to the AGH Foundation, or the the charity of your choice.
Forever loved,
Always in our hearts
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