Dear Jeanne and family, I just heard of Elwood's passing from Shirley. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I remember Elwood as a boy when I lived with my parents on the highway just down from his parent's farm at Calumet. Shirley has been my "forever friend" and keeps me updated on the family. My husband and I live in Echo Bay just east of Sault Ste Marie and not very far from Elliot Lake. I never knew that you lived there at one time. How great that would have been for us to get together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Perhaps we can connect if you ever visit this area again. Please take care of yourself. Sincerely, Diane and Gerald Adams

Everybody wishes they would win the lottery, but I won when I met Elwood. He was the love of my life, my honeydoo but boy did we have a rocky start! The first time we met was at the Sportsman. He was sitting with six or seven other girls and kept winking at me. I ended up leaving the bar early that night because of him. The second time we met, I was tricked into dancing with him but we've spent many happy years since that night dancing together, especially in the kitchen to old country classics. He was persistent. He finally got me on the phone to agree to our first date by talking about his tractor. I wasn't too interested in the tractor but agreed to the date anyways. My life with Elwood since has been filled with so many great adventures. Until we meet again my honeydoo. We'll be dancing to our song 'Because You Love Me'.

I have a story...and it begins 33 years ago when uncle Elwood was introduced to the family. Christmas day was a day unlike any other...filled with hurried feelings of having to fulfill a schedule of food and entertainment. The impossible was always possible for us on that day! Come one and come all! Thirty three years ago, Uncle Elwood showed up at Christmas with Tante Jeanne. The only English speaking lad in the place. As tradition holds...an initiation was entitled for this man who was attempting to enter the family! Low an behold, an initiation was held after hours of food and dancing to George Jones tunes! Elwood McHardy was going to be inititated to the Turcotte clan! For this honor, he was blindfolded and asked to hammer in a nail to a board within a time frame. During his endeavor, he was cheered on by family until he emanciated his own socks with the ax that he was provided to hammer the nail to the board! Low and behold, he was in quite the state when he realized that he had chopped up his own socks! Many laughs were had and many stories were told about that night! Not a day has gone by where we have not been proud to call him a family member. I thank you, Uncle Elwood, for all the sparkles in your eyes that showed your pride in us! Love you always, xoxoxoxoxox

I remember when elwood and Jeanne first came to Elliot lake. then got married. many parties.elwood made my time up nort more fun thanks

Our deepest sympathies to Jeanne, Tanya, Jennifer and Kevin. We will always remember Elwoods laugh and all the good times we shared with him and Jeanne.

Jen and Family, Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Always loved riding on the back of your motorcycle up past Harrington in the summer. Made me feel like the safest, most special girl in the world.

Miss you daddy

Tanya, Jen, & family, may you find peace in knowing that there are never any real good bye's, only until we meet again. sending all of my love during this very difficult time.

Jeanne, I am so sorry to hear about Elwood's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan we were saddened to hear of Elwood's passing,please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Elwood was a good man who leaves us much to early. We always in joyed his and your company at our get together s in Elliot Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mike and Rita.

Jeanne and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of Elwood's passing. Among his many miner friends and colleagues he is very well liked and respected. A proud man whose knowledge, work ethics and amazing abilities will not soon be forgotten. A friend who would be there for you if you needed help ( like when we needed a huge piano moved in Elliot Lake ) Elwood's memory will always be held in the highest esteem. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Earl and Cecilia

I will always remember the good times and the time you and Jeanne came down home from Richard and Margaret's to help me sit with daddy while he was sick love you always and I will miss you tons

I have nothing but fond memories. What a great man. Anybody who had a chance to get to know Elwood is better for it. He will be missed.

Jeanne and Family, we send our deepest sympathys. Our days in Elliot Lake together were full of great times. Elwood made going to work a game, and he usually always won. I often think about the great things we accomplished together and we will truly miss him. Barry & Donna Jordan

Great memories working with you in Elliot Lake and Yellowniife. You were a great partner......God be with you my friend. Trevor

Elwood was a great man, mentor, role model and friend. It was a pleasure and a priveledge to have learned from, and worked with him. Elwood, you're one of a kind and you'll never be forgotten.

Sorry for your loss Elwood was a good friend. I will always remember him. My condolences to you and your family.

Jennifer, Tanya and families, Jeanne and family: Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 423 I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Jeanne, the family,loved ones and friends of the Turcotte and McHardy families during these most difficult of times. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Although we didn't know Elwood well. I have good memories of our time together and the great stories Elwood told.Our deepest sympathies to you Jeanne

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy to all of the family.

Jeanne, Kevin & family. It is very sad when we loss family and a good friend. We know Elwood is now free of pain and in a good place. He was a good man and a good friend and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Our deepest sympathy to Jeanne,Jennifer, Tanya and Kevin and all of the family in the sad loss of Elwood. He was a prince of a man. I have nothing but good memories of our friendship. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dear Kevin and Cindy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take Care, Steph Powis

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During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.

Roland and Gail Ferland made a donation to Carefor Hospice Cornwall

During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. We have many fond memories of Elwood. Uncle Rolly and Aunt Gail

Copelands made a donation to Carefor Hospice Cornwall

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Gary & Carol Walsh made a donation to Carefor Hospice Cornwall

Our hearts are you with you Jeanne,Kevin and family. Carol & I have fond merroires of our fun times in Yellowknife and we so enjoyed our visit in Calgary a couple of years ago. Elwood is now in peace and in the good hands of our Father. Our thoughts and love, Gary, Carol & family