Richard James Elgie
Death Notice
Richard James Elgie
April 23, 1948 - January 29, 2021
Richard James Elgie passed away peacefully in his 72nd year at the Villages of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Rich will be greatly missed by his wife Rae (Gurney) Elgie of London, his son, Jamie Elgie, his wife, Brigette and their children Ashley, Carter, Keegan and Christian of Park City, Utah. Richard will also be missed by his daughter, Jeannie Wolbaum, her husband Jared and their son Aaron of Nelson, BC. Rich is survived by his mother, Frances Elgie of Sault Ste. Marie, his sister, Muriel Gibson and her husband, Ken of Blind River and his brother, David Elgie and his wife, Maureen of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Rich spent most of his life working as a manager for Nortel in London, Ontario and in Calgary, Alberta. He took great pleasure in downhill skiing, windsurfing, sailing and he and Rae enjoyed sailing vacations in the British Virgin Islands with his parents, Dr. Richard Elgie (deceased) and Frances Elgie of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
The family wish to thank the staff of The Villages of Glendale Crossing for their kind and loving care of Rich while he was a resident there.
There will be no funeral service at this time due to the Covid pandemic but there will be a celebration of his life when it is safe for the family to travel once again. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences
Gail Ellis
January 31, 2021, 4:47 pm
I send my condolences to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and it promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth. (John 5:28, 29)
Chuck McEwan
February 2, 2021, 9:18 am
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Richard. A beautiful person! One could not have had a friendlier and more welcoming fellow employee to work with. Recalling many fond memories of our days together at Nortel. Rae and family you have my sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Chuck McEwan
Sian and Mike Roberts and family
February 2, 2021, 9:19 am
From the time we first met Richard at Nortel in 1980 he was always kind, generous and compassionate. We have so many fond memories of him as a colleague and as a wonderful friend. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with Rae, Jamie, Jeannie and all the family.
Maureen Dwyer
February 3, 2021, 3:55 pm
I knew Richard in my capacity as Chaplain at Glendale Crossing, what a wonderful, caring, gentle and kind man. He was so proud of his family and had a deep faith. Rae’s devotion to him was an inspiration to our staff. Rich never complained and always managed a warm smile. I am a better person for having known him.
Prayers and sympathy to his family
Chaplain Maureen Dwyer
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