CHAFE, F. Eleanor (nee Loveys), R.N.– 1925-2011. On Wednesay, April 27th, in her 86th year, after a courageous and valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease, at the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital. Beloved wife and best friend of Herbert (Hap) Chafe for 63 years, loving mother of Carol (Ian Pulling), Janet (Bob Preece) and Geoffrey (Canda). Proud and loving grandmother of Jessica, Walker, Mitchell and Brookelyn. Survived by her siblings Pearl (Harry Pinney), Lloyd (Madge), Guy (June), Ruby (Frank Fry), Audrey (Reg Sharron) and many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her brothers Dr. Craig Loveys (Mabel) and Owen Loveys (Barbara). Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, she attended Prince of Wales College and graduated from the General Hospital as a Registered Nurse, prior to moving to Toronto to practise her chosen profession. Following her marriage to Hap, she returned to live and raise their children in Gander, Nfld. where she was very active in all aspects of her family’s life, this involvement continued throughout her life and strengthened the many friendships she made over the years. In her retirement years, she enjoyed sailing with Hap and indulging her interest in the quilting arts as a member of the Lanark Quilters’ Guild for many years. She took great delight in making heirloom quilts for the members of her family who will treasure them forever. Friends are invited to call at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth, Ontario on Sunday May 1st, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Service will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) or the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital (Perth site). The family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the staff of Perth Community Care Centre and Dr. Richard Moxon for their continued compassionate and loving care of Eleanor over the many years she was a resident of the facility. For more information or to send the family condolences please visit www.blairandson.com