It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Cheney announce her peaceful passing at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on January 11, 2023 at the age of 76, surrounded by her husband and sons. Predeceased by her mother Selina Smith (nee Browne) and father Robert Smith. Beloved wife of Paul Cheney for 52 years. Cherished mother of Blake (Sandra) and Jason (Nuria). Much loved grandma of Curtis, Ella and Fiona. Elaine will be missed by her sister Christine (Colin), by her nephew Adam (Joanne), other members of the Cheney clan with whom she has shared many of life’s milestones, Peter (Corinne) and their children Glenn (Amanda), Wayne (Elaine) and Yolande (Dan), as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Ottawa General Hospital and Queensway Carleton Hospital for their compassionate care and assistance, as well to Bayshore Healthcare and Community Palliative Medicine Associates for supporting Elaine in remaining at home as she bravely faced her cancer journey.
Family invite visitors to a reception on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue with interment to follow.
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Alexandre St-Arnaud
Sophie
Strength and courage to you Blake, and your family, during such a difficult time. May the good memories of time spent with your mother uplift your spirit for years to come.
Sarah Brun
Dear Blake,
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. May your mother continue to live in your memory forever. My thoughts are with you in this sad and difficult time.
Adriano Dirienzo
Dear Paul and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Adam (and Joanne and Jacob)
With happy memories of the lovely meal that we all shared together in Newcastle on your last trip, and lots of laughter. Also fond childhood memories of your visits, like the birds feeding out of our hands in St. James's Park. Thinking of everyone and sending all our love.
Marilyn Banfield
Dear Paul and family
It was with sadness I received the news of Elaine’s passing.
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Chouinard Family
Our deepest sympathy to you Paul and your entire family on the untimely passing of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend. She loved having a good time, laughing and sharing in jokes and fun of all kind. May her memory be eternal.
Nancy & François Turpin
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Nancy & Francois Turpin
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Antonio Chiesa
Blake,
I am sorry for you loss. A mother is always with us, first in her life, then forever in our memory. Stay strong.
Blake, my condolences to you and your family. Wishing you comfort during this difficult time.