ELLIOTT: Ilse
Posted By On October 30, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 8 Comments
It is with great sadness that the friends of Ilse Elliott announce her passing on Thursday October 30th at Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich, in her 97th year. Ilse was born in Czech Republic on February 4th, 1928.
She moved to England with her mother during the Second World War alongside her mother, then to Canada and was a proud Canadian for 68 years.
Predeceased by her parents Albert and Paula Heldmann, her first husband Mason Rumley (1972), and her second husband Bill Elliott (1989).
Bill and Ilse loved their farm on the shores of Lake Huron. Over the years they planted tens of thousands of trees, transforming the property into a thriving forest. In 2018, Ilse continued by planting 23,000 trees and created a living legacy by donating Woodburne Farm to the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy. With the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, they developed the Bill and Ilse Elliott Environmental Fund.
A special thank you goes to Luz Schoemaker and Fran Ezekiel for their care and compassion for Ilse over the years.
Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place at Maitland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ilse’s memory can be made to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.
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Ilse had become a great friend to our mother, June Hill, over the years. Our family always enjoyed her company at Thanksgiving and Christmas. After our mother passed, Ilse welcomed my sisters, brother and me into her lovely home for visits. She was always very interested in what was going on in our lives and we so enjoyed hearing about her life experiences while enjoying the tranquil setting of her home. Ilse was a very warm, intelligent and charming lady. She will be missed! On behalf of my brother, Cayley, and me, our fond memories of Ilse will remain alive in our hearts. May you rest in peace, Dear Ilse and thank you for bringing us joy in simply knowing you. With love, Cayley & Shannon Hill
I worked for Ilse and Bill many years ago at their home. They were such warm and friendly people. It was a pleasure to get to know them.
Spectacular woman who always had a sparkle in her eye! She was quick to share her joy and a laugh, once business was taken care of. Sharp witted and kind, may she rest in peace.
We have so many fond memories of afternoons spent at Woodburne – the warm hospitality, good conversation, and Ilse’s wonderful stories of adventures around the world. She was such a talented seamstress, aesthete and an environmental steward. Ilse will no doubt be remembered most for kindly ensuring that Woodburne will continue to be cared for and enjoyed by many generations to come.
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Always a warm, welcoming smile to greet me. Ilse was my true inspiration. Seeing her spryness, wit, and joy of life, was always a great pleasure for me. She never forgot who I was. I will truly miss you, Ilse. You made this world a better place and me a better person. Thank you. RIP Ilse.
Mrs Elliott was a very unique and kind lady that I had the honour of meeting and working for . She always had very interesting stories to tell . I had the privilege of spending time with her and miss having our long chats .
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Isle was quite a gal and loved a drink of good scotch (hense the longjevity) She was also good to Rotary, even after her husand Bill died who was a staunch Rotarian.