It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Effie May McClendon on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
She was born Feb. 5, 1918 on the family farm north of Emo, Ont. and spent her entire life in Rainy River District.
Effie was predeceased by her loving husband, Archie McClendon, on July 16, 2016; mother, Charlotte (Bedford) Armstrong in 1920; father and step-mother, Bert and Beatrice Armstrong; a sister, Lorena, in infancy, and sister, Lillian Wing; as well as Elizabeth Stone, the aunt who helped raise her.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Eluik (John); son, Thomas McClendon (Agnes); granddaughters, Suzette (Terry) Angus and Sonya Gotziaman (Michael Blahy); and great-granddaughters, Kate Gotziaman and Zoë Gotziaman; as well as nieces and nephews, including special niece, Judy MacMaster and family.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, followed by burial in the family plot at Chapple Cemetery in Barwick, Ont.
In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
EFFIE MAY McCLENDON
