CHARENDOFF, Elinore (nee Albert)
AUGUST 31, 2018
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER – A HOLE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
Elinore Charendoff (nee Albert) passed away peacefully at the Kensington Hospice in Toronto just before her 83rd birthday on September 21st.
A woman of strength, courage, depth and substance , Elinore was a guiding light to the people who surrounded her. She was a world traveler who loved to document all that she learned about her adventures so she would not forget what she encountered. She was a prolific reader favoring mystery novels and a lover of all types of theater particularly intense thought provoking dramas. She had a quick mind that had an insatiable need for knowledge and was a dedicated yoga practitioner and healthy life advocate. She worked as a legal secretary for over 35 years and was generous with her knowledge always willing to help a friend with an true attitude of giving with no expectation of payment in return. All who were fortunate enough to call her a friend will be hard pressed to find another uncorrupted soul who genuinely cared for them and their welfare.
Elinore was predeceased by her loving parents Edith and Hyman Albert and brother Phillip. Elinore is survived by her loving daughter Terryl Lynne (Thomas) and her devoted brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Maureen Albert and her neice and nephew Paula Kasey Albert and Braden Albert. She is sorely missed by many friends and associates and all that crossed her path no matter how short a time.
Elinore also had a gift for memorizing and reciting poetry. I would like to share one of her favorite verses:
We are no other than a moving row
A Celebration of Life will follow in the Future
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the wonderfully caring and compassionate staff and volunteers at the Kensington Hospice in Toronto. If ever there was a way to make a bleak and morbid situation any better, the consideration and kindness shown to my precious mother in her last days went a long way to mitigate the weight of the circumstances. It kept our mutual suffering to a fraction of what it could have been.
It is for this reason we ask that if any donations are made, they come in the form of donations to the Kensington Hospice and/or Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Offer Condolence for the family of CHARENDOFF, Elinore (nee Albert)
karin vagiste
Elinore was like a wise aunt I looked up to. Her wisdom expanded my world! I miss her lively spirit and extend Terryl and other family members my condolences.
RON ABRAMS
I WAS A FRIEND OF ELINORE’S I’M SORRY TO HEAR SHE IS GONE RON ABRAMS 416 789 2087
Dylan Doyl
Elinore was a passionate supporter of The Salvation Army and will be greatly missed by those who knew her here. Our thoughts and prayers for peace extend to her family in this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Her friends at The Salvation Army
Erica Frisby
I have been struggling with what to say in regards to Elinor. To sum up a fabulous person’s life is a difficult task.
I will say, Elinor will be remembered for many amazing gifts. Her intelligence, caring , common sense and friendship are but a few.
We will always remember you.
Love Erica
Annalee (Cohen) Sawiak
Terryl, I just came across Elinore’s notice. I am sorry that it took so long for me to find out and offer my condolences. Elinore was the most elegant woman that I have ever known.
Terryl Lynne Bruce
Annalee… it was so wonderful to hear from you after all this time. Coincidentally I had thought of you within a few days before I discovered your condolence. You could imagine my surprise when I saw it here since I only check back here a few times a year at random times and the fact that it was left so close to the time I checked seemed almost like it was meant to be. Just wanted you to know I did have a phone number for your mom that my mom left me in a list but no one responded. I realize now after doing a search that she was already gone so I owe you a condolence as well. Juliette and yourself were a big part of my childhood memories and it gives me comfort to have heard from you! If you ever want to re-connect I have authorized ABC (Andrew) to release my e-mail address to you. Hope all is well!