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Eila Helen Hillman Regaudie
August 09, 1939 - November 24, 2019
Obituary For Eila Helen Hillman Regaudie
Eila Helen Regaudie (Hillman), resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, formerly Thunder Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2019 with her husband at her side.
Eila was born in Hornepayne, Ontario on August 9, 1939. She moved to Toronto where she met and married Emile (Riggie) Regaudie in 1962. They lived most of their lives in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Eila received her officers commission October 1, 1984 as a Second Lieutenant and was very active with the 2511 Lake Superior Scottish Regiment Cadet Corp where she was ‘Ma’ to hundreds.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Emile, their four children Carlene Isabel Regaudie, Michele Pauline Louise Kraaijeveld (Piet), Rocket Maurice Richard Regaudie (Gwen) and Louis Emile Regaudie (Hope). Grandmother to Mathew & Katie Thomas, Kevin Thomas & Amber Beever, Nicole & Scott Bissell, Michael Russow, Jennifer Regaudie & Alex Hamilton, Sean Regaudie & Angela Yurkiw, Atlas Regaudie, Keila Regaudie and Wendy Shea as well as four great-grandchildren Helena, Calysta, Elliot and Kendyl.
Survived by sisters Irene Cartier (Bill) and Elsie Rideout (Ernie) and predeceased by sister Eine Hillman, and brothers, Eino Hillman (Delia) and Victor Maki (Peg).
Eila touched the hearts of everyone she came into contact with and the many that made up her extended family through birth or love will always remember her fondly.
Funeral service to be held at Oliver’s Funeral Home 10005 – 107 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB on Thursday November 28, 2019 at 2:30pm.
Celebration of Life to be held at Londonderry Hall 14224 74 St NW, Edmonton, AB on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 2:00pm.
Emile and family will host a gathering in her memory in Thunder Bay in summer 2020, details will be shared at a later date.
Donations in her memory to your local humane society to celebrate her lifelong love of animals would be appreciated.
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June 24, 2021
Ricci Ida
My sincere condolences to the family of Eila. My thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.💐
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June 24, 2021
Albert Bev
Emile, Carlene, Michelle, Rocket, Louis (and all grandchildren): I am SO sorry to hear of the passing of Eila. She was (still is) a great woman, and always felt like a sister to me. Hugs for you all. I am sorry to have lost touch with your family. I am glad you are altogether there in Grande Prairie, and comforting each other during this time of grieving. Eila was always very spiritual. If there's a way she can send you all a message that she's okay, she will find a way to do so when you are ready to hear, experience or observe it. That message can come in the form of a smell, dream, visual (for example, on TV), etc. That may not help you now, but it will...after all, it's all about faith, isn't it??? Chin up. Focus on all of the great memories. Like Eila's fabulous cooking - I absolutely loved her date squares, and will never eat another one without thinking lovingly about her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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June 24, 2021
Kosola Gayle
I'm so, so sorry to hear of Eila's passing. My deepest condolences to you all. She was always a joy, a treasure with a beautiful Heart. A Soul I was Blessed knowing. Fly with the Best Eila. Much Love, Gayle Kosola.
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June 24, 2021
Duggan Claudette
Sending my Condolences to Riggie ,and all the children and their families.Healing Hugs to all of you. Love, Claudette.
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June 24, 2021
McAskill Tracey
Dear Emile, My heart goes to you as I recently heard of Eila's passing. I know how much you meant to each other and I know Eila adored you, and her family. It has been some time since we have connected, but I have often thought of you and Eila's kindness and goodness. I am keeping you and the family in my prayers. May you feel the consolation and closeness of our Father, who walks with you all at this difficult time. You remain in my thoughts, Tracey McAskill (Jock and Judy's oldest daughter)
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June 24, 2021
Regaudie Serge
Love you all
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June 24, 2021
Light Clara
Shocked and saddened to hear that Eila passed away. I personally, have known Eila for a long time and she always treated me with kindness. Every time I visited her at her home on Oliver Road, in Thunder Bay, she always welcomed me with a happy smile,even if the timing was bad. Later in life I lost contact with her and Riggie, but used to run into them now and then. It was always great to see them and catch up on the latest news. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Clara Light and Terry O'Connor.
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