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Elke B. Moorhead

12/12/2018

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Elke B. Moorhead aged 68 of Cambridge Ontario died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at 1:15 pm due to complications arising from advanced Parkinson's Disease. Elke is survived by her eldest son Doug Moorhead and daughter Amanda Zakrzewski and grandchildren Elizabeth Moorhead, Shannon McKenzie, Heather and Megan Zakrzewski, and life-long close friend Jim Moorhead.
 
Elke was born June 8th, 1950 in Gelsenkirchen Germany to parents Herbert and Sonja Matl before emigrating to Canada in 1960.  She is predeceased by both parents.

Elke was fortunate enough to love her job and worked tirelessly as an office administrator for Unifor Local 707 from November 1990 to December 2011. Her job kept her busy as receptionist and bookkeeper, Steward for her bargaining unit, delegate to Oakville and District Labour Council, advocate for members of the Union, and in the support of incumbent presidents, instrumental in helping to support and shape the organization she loved so much. Elke's contribution is felt in many lasting and important ways. One of which was the initiation of the lifetime achievement awards, which she happily helped to carry out each year, never realizing she herself would be inducted into this honour roll and esteemed amoung the colleagues she had helped to recognize for their important work.
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A true patron of animals, Elke kept a loving home with two dogs, two parakeets, and a cat even as the Parkinson's increasingly made mobility difficult.
 
Throughout her illness of more than a decade, Elke's bravery, determination, and humour inspired everyone around her ~ she will be truly and deeply missed by all who knew her.
 
A Memorial Service will be held on  Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at Sheffield United Church,   1283 Old Hwy 8, Sheffield, Ontario L0R 1Z0. Visitation begins at 1:00 pm with the service at 2:00 pm followed by tea and snacks. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to  Parkinson Canada or the OSPCA would be appreciated by the family.
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Please visit Elke's obituary notice on Facebook.
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Arnie De Vaan
12/20/2018 09:58:33 pm

My dear dear friend. I think you are the strongest and bravest woman I have ever known. We have lost an Angel and God has gained one. I am happy for you that you found your peace. I am sad for those that will miss your friendship and love. You were an amazing person and loved by all you touched.....Rest In Eternal Peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.

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Jim Moorhead
12/20/2018 10:44:17 pm

My dear friend of over 50 years has left this mortal coil. Though I did not want her to leave her suffering has ended. I will miss that beautiful smile. You are gone but will never be forgotten. I will always cherish the memories, friendship and love. You are forever in our hearts. Until we meet again.

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Robert Moorhead
12/22/2018 09:44:53 am

Elke, when I first met her at 17 was a long lanky beautiful athlete, tough in both mind and body. She was successful and hardworking, I believe she could have been a lawyer. Unfortunately, only her mind was there in the last months. We spent almost 20 years together; she gave me 2 wonderful children as we moved from Toronto, to Grimsby and Burlington through lots of changes. Although we parted ways, I have wonderful memories of a sensitive woman who protected herself with a sharp tongue and biting sense of humor. I cherish the loving time we had together and am grateful that her suffering has ended. I am happy that she found a family at the Union Hall.

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Tina Hock
12/25/2018 11:35:20 am

I was very blessed to have known such a beautiful person inside and out. I will carry you in my heart and memories forever. Good bye Elke.

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Brenda Wild
1/29/2019 03:57:32 pm

Elke was one of my dearest and loving friend's for 20 years. She had the biggest heart, always a kind and caring person, a true friend right to the end. Many memories of social gatherings and vacations, that will remain in my mind and close to my heart. I admired Elke for telling it like it was, never sugar coating it. Loved her animals. Will be greatly missed, may you rest in peace.

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