Elaine Taylor (nee Ralph)
November 9, 1948 to August 14, 2023
Obituary
Elaine Taylor (nee Ralph) passed away with her family at her side on August 14, 2023. She leaves to mourn her husband Charles Taylor of 35 wonderful years together who will hold her in his heart and love her forever. Her daughters Andrea and Lisa, granddaughter Samantha, her son Darren (Leanne), grandson William, granddaughter Tatum, brothers Wayne and Daniel, nephew Devlin and niece Eden, and niece Amanda.
She is predeceased by her mother Lorraine Ralph (nee Berg) and her father Tobias Ralph and their infant son David Alfred Ralph, and special aunt Eleanor, and cousin Donna. Also, her precious fur babies Sandybear, Eddie, Dusty, Willow and Ginger who she loved with all her heart and soul.
Her father was the first in his family to not go to sea to fish or serve in the merchant marine. His career with the Canadian Army meant that Elaine was born in 1948 in the military hospital at Shilo, Manitoba, where Tobias was serving as a paratrooper. Her childhood included many moves to different military stations including four years at Soest, Germany. She graduated from High School in St. John’s in 1968. She returned to Newfoundland in the 1970s where she raised her family and made many friends.
She was loved by all who knew her including Charlie’s daughters, Susan (Gary), and Amy (Shannon), and granddaughters, Danika and Alexis. Charlie’s sisters, Hilda, Anne, Florence (Doug), and brothers Gus, Doug, and extended family.
She will long be remembered by her closest friends Cynthia and John, special god daughter Lindsay and her three special daughters Lily, Lakelyn and Laylah, special friend Gerard, and cousins Dulcie, Maryann, Debbie, and Dianne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made if you wish to the Lupus Society of Canada (website).
A memorial service will be held in her memory on Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church in Topsail, CBS.
Schedule
funeral
2:00pm, Saturday October 7th
St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail, CBS
Elaine was a very kind soul. My sincere condolences to her family.
Charl and family,
our sincere condolences to you all.
sending our thoughts and prayers on this difficult journey. God Bless
Beverly & Bob
uncle Ralph Taylor
Andrea, Lisa, Darren and Charlie,
So sorry to hear of Elaines Passing. I always received beautiful messages from her often. She was a wonderful and kind lady. I remember your mom being such a big part of our lives as small children.
Charlie, Andrea, Lisa, Samantha
Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother, Elaine was a great woman. Rip.
Hey Charlie; So very sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing, condolences to you & your family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Charlie so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Condolences to all the family.
We are very saddened to learn of Elaine’s passing, she was a sweet, beautiful gentle soul, Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time.
Michelle and Terry Clarke
Charlie so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Condolences to you and your family.
Charlie, Darren, Lisa, and Andrea I am so sad to hear of Elaine’s passing. She was a kind, gentle woman and a good friend. I’ve known Elaine for years and my last visit was a year or so when I was home and it was as if we saw each other every day, May all of your memories help you through this difficult time. Sending love and prayers to all.
Rita & John Jardine
Charlie , My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God bless.