Obituary of Elinor Christine Rau
Rau, Elinor (Fulcher)
Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on September 21, 2019, after a brief illness, at the age of 84 years.
Elinor Christine Rau of Elmira was the beloved mother of Linda (Mark) Schlueter, Paul (Dawn) Fulcher, Peter (Donna) Fulcher, Keith (Donna) Fulcher and Kenny (Tricia) Fulcher. Loved grandmother of twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her four-legged friend Rocco.
Predeceased by her husband Leonard Fulcher (1971), husband Vincent Rau (1991), and brother Robert (1962).
Elinor was born to the late Nelson and Florence (Humphries) Shelley of Conestogo on January 15, 1935. She was a faithful member of Gale Presbyterian Church, and served in many volunteer capacities, including Elder and Women of Gale. Elinor was an avid volunteer and her contribution to the community was recognized when she was honoured as Citizen of the Year in 1997 by the Elmira and Woolwich Chamber of Commerce. She received the 25 year award from the Waterloo Historical Society where her passion for local history and genealogy excelled. Elinor was also awarded Lifetime Membership from the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario. She was a gifted seamstress and made beautiful quilts which are treasured by her family. Elinor worked at Uniroyal Chemical and Pumps Plus until her retirement.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus for their excellent care of Elinor during her illness.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church or Woolwich Community Services would be appreciated.
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