Bertha Annie Elliott

Bertha Annie Elliott, 89, of Rainycrest Home for Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002.
She was born Nov. 9, 1912 in Iron River, Wis. to the late Francois and Nathalie Desrochers.
Bertha moved with her family to Crozier, Ont. at the age of five. She operated the Elliott Brothers Hardware with her husband, George, and her brother-in-law until 1962.
She also had been a cook for the Grey Nuns in Fort Frances.
She was a member of the Redwing Rebekah Lodge, the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Ladies Auxiliary, and Knox United Church. She enjoyed playing cards and also was a member of the birthday club.
She enjoyed knitting and made baby outfits that she gave to the La Verendry Hospital Auxiliary for the Tuck Shop.
Bertha was united in marriage Oct. 31, 1942 to George Elliott, who predeceased her Sept. 1, 1982. She also was predeceased by her parents, Francois and Nathelie Desrochers; eight sisters, Aurore, Leona, Marie, Blanche, Corinne, Eleanor, Betty Jean, and Joyce Beverly; and two brothers, Albert and Ernest.
She is survived be her daughter, Judy and husband, Bill Anderson, of Fort Frances, Ont.; and grandaughter, Kari-Ann of Winnipeg, Man.
Also surviving are two step-sisters, Betty Kohmann of California, and Joyce Lowney of Arizona; a very special cousin, Myrtle Dobson of Iron River, Wis.; as well as numberous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Rev. Jill Warner will officiate, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
Friends may visit prior to the funeral service Tuesday morning at Green Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be Bertha’s family and friends.
In memoraim donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society, Box 837, Kenora, Ont., P9N 4B5, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 920 Frenette Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3N4.