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Obituary for Eleanor Rainford (Maley)

Eleanor  Rainford (Maley)
Rainford, Eleanor (nee Maley)
passed away peacefully at Lisaard House on Saturday January 7, 2017 at the age of 78. Loving wife of David for 52 years. Beloved mother of Jacqueline Maria Dallaire (deceased - 2008) and her husband Kevin, and John David Rainford and his wife Julie. Proud Grandma of Tessa, Sophie, Rebecca, Will and Adele and step grandmother of Krystyna and Jordan. Before emigrating to Canada in 1962, Eleanor was trained and taught school in Dundee, Scotland. After arriving in Canada she taught for the Catholic School Boards of Toronto, London, Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of KW Cancer Centre, CCAC (especially Barb) and Lisaard House.
Eleanor's family will receive relatives and friends from 6-9 pm on Tuesday January 10, 2017 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Church, 29 Midland Drive, on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at 10 am. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Parish Life Centre. Cremation has taken place. As expression of sympathy donations may be made to HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Eleanor's memorial.
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