Eleanor hung up her skates for the final time on December 17, 2015.
Born in Summerside, PEI on August 9, 1928. Beloved wife and partner of the late Robert (Bob) MacQuarrie. Irreplaceable mother of Maureen (Peter), Bill (Marcia), Debbie, Marjorie (Frank) and Doug (Donna). Loving Gram to Fraser, Philip, Heather (Scott), Kate (Chapman), Amy, Malcolm, Cameron, Leah, Conor and Duncan. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Lillie (Lockhart) MacMurdo, brother Ian, father-in-law, the Reverend Dr. Waldron MacQuarrie (Janie) (Georgetown, PEI) and Bob's mother Annie (Auld) MacQuarrie, sister/brothers-in-law Louise and John Whalley (Edmonton), Walter MacQuarrie (Dartmouth). Survived by her brother George "Bud" (June), sisters-in-law Wanda (Kelvin Grove, PEI) and Doreen (Dartmouth) and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eleanor grew up on a farm in Kelvin Grove, PEI and always remained grounded by its red soil. Teacher in PEI, Ringette pioneer in Gloucester/Ottawa and member of the Ontario Ringette Association Hall of Fame, community builder in Blackburn and in Cardinal Heights, volunteer organizer and canvasser with the Canadian Cancer Society for over 40 years as well as volunteer with many other causes, recycling maven and chauffeur to husband and kids. Her world was filled with Faith and Fellowship, Family and Friends. She loved life and all its many wonders. She made friends across the generations and she kept them throughout her lifetime - all will miss her greatly.
With a door that was always open and an ever-expanding kitchen table, she was honorary mother to dozens. Eleanor will be remembered for her down to earth and friendly approach, her strong values, her can-do attitude and her deep commitment to community.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no formal service or visitation. In the summer, her ashes will be buried alongside Bob's in Freetown, PEI.
Donations in Eleanor's memory can be made to the Eleanor MacQuarrie Memorial Fund (Gloucester-Cumberland Ringette Association) through the True Sport Foundation at www.Truesport.ca/donate or to a charity of your choice.

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