Ellen Louise Tuckey

In loving memory of Ellen Louise Tuckey age 93 years, who passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008. She is survived by her three daughters, Marlyn Murdick, Dryden, ON, Barbara Godard, Winnipeg, MB. and Elaine Landry, Terrace B.C., son in law Emile Godard, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Her sisters Ruth Gould of Nanton, Alberta, Lily Johnston of Burnaby B.C., brother Tom Norgate of Dryden, ON, brother in law Charles Boyce of Red Deer, AB., brother in law, sister in law Wilbert and Clara Tuckey, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James Tuckey, grandson Terry Murdick, sons in law Melvin Murdick and Denis Landry. Sisters Betty Boyce of Red Deer, Alberta, Isabelle Anderson of Dryden, ON, brothers in law Frank Gould, Alfred Anderson, Ronald Johnston, sister in law Doris Norgate, sister in law and brother in law Harold and Margaret Rourke (nee Tuckey) and nephew Jimmy Rourke. Her parents Charles and Isabelle Norgate. Mom was born at home in Dryden, ON and attended school here. Mom was one “classy lady” who knew so many people and was known by all. During mom’s childhood she took piano lessons for 10 years and sang in the junior choir for the Anglican Church. She was one of the first to join the Girl Guides when they started in Dryden. After finishing school she worked at the “log cabin” for the local paper mill manager. The building is now the Riverview Lodge. She could distinctly remember the huge amount of ironing she did as the family had four daughters. She then moved on to work in the finishing room at the Dryden Paper Company for a few years. Mom married James Tuckey on November 30th, 1937 at her parent’s house in Dryden on Riverview Drive where she was born. The house still stands today. Mom worked at the Oxdrift Co-op for 35 years and was also postmistress when the post office moved into the Co-op store. She retired at 67 and enjoyed many years on the farm. Mom played the organ for the Oxdrift United Church on Sundays, joined the Oxdrift Women’s Institute in 1950 and was a Life time Member was very active in this organization, taking many positions and travelling to conferences. She took on many tasks for other organizations as well. Mom’s hobbies were gardening, her flowers, knitting reading, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, sewing and all types of crafts, skiing in winter. She attended all the short courses and Leadership courses put on by the Department of Agriculture. She was a 4-H Leader and enjoyed this thoroughly. Her family, students, and others enjoyed receiving the gifts of her labor. Moms family was very important to her, always interested in their education, being in close contact with them all and having everyone come to the farm. She never missed sending a birthday card, or any special occasion and was so loved by us all. We will miss you mom, grandma, great-grandmom. Rest in peace. Love your family. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church with Reverend Pat Cleghorn officiating. Internment followed at the Oxdrift Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the DRHC CT Scan through Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3