Elsie Ann Toews
April 24, 1930 – May 13, 2023
Elsie Ann Toews, 93, of Vermilion Bay, ON went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 13, 2023.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; son, Alvin; and granddaughter, Ronnelle.
Elsie will be deeply missed by her children Ron (Sandra), Val (Tom), Wayne (Shelagh), Lily (Ron), Laura (Dean), David (Holly), Donna (Doug), — eighteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren, one sister Mary Brady, three brothers Ted, Ernest and Justus, one sister-in-law Betty Park, numerous nieces and nephews, honorary family Ron and Joyce Andit, Chi and Jennifer Tran and Dahn and Vi Diep as well as many friends.
Elsie was born and raised in Waldof, Ontario and was the second child of Bill and Anna Leschied.
Elsie married Harry Toews October 1954, celebrating 66 years of marriage together.
The LORD saved her when she was in her early twenties and she spent the rest of her life desiring to love and serve her Lord. Elsie was active in sharing her love and faith in Jesus Christ in her home church (Evangelical Mission Church), Eagle Lake Bible Camp, Awana club, and her community. Her faithful prayers and cards will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held Friday, May 19, at 2:00 pm at the Vermilion Bay Lion’s Hall with Dean Block and Ron Booi officiating. Burial will take place at the Vermilion Bay cemetery.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Dryden Regional Health Centre staff, Dr. Gagnon, ParaMed staff, nurses, and support workers for their loving care of Elsie.
If friends and family so desire, memorial contributions may be made directly to ShareWord Global, PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2.
Arrangements entrusted to Dryden Community Funeral Home
249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2X3
