It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Elsie May Oram, on May 19, 2024 at Southbridge Pinewood, at the age of 91 yrs. Elsie was born December 13, 1932 in Bay Du Nord, NFLD, to Fred and Fannie Strickland. She eventually moved to Cold Lake, Alberta and then to Fort William Ontario. Elsie was employed for many years with Zeller’s, where she met many of her life-long friends. Elsie became a mother to three girls (Pat, Linda and Carol) and a son (Fred) with first husband Jim Lundstrom, and would later in life meet and wed her second husband Don Oram in May of 1976 and become a loving step-mother to Don Oram (Jr) and Janice Oram (Shears). Elsie was a member of Branch 6 Legion and the ladies auxiliary and also active in various bowling leagues throughout her life. She loved travelling and socializing, having been to Hawaii several times and various other destinations. She would visit NFLD several times to see her family and the surrounding areas so special to her in younger years.
Elsie was a resident of Legion Manor in her later years and eventually moved into Southbridge Pinewood in 2022. The family would like to thank the residents of Legion Manor and doctors/staff at Southbridge Pinewood for their care and compassion over the years.
Left to remember Elsie’s warmth and spirit is her, daughters Carol Kropacek, Linda Hiuser, step-daughter Janice Shears (Steve), step-son Donald Oram (Corine), sister Shirley Burgess (Chatham ON), sons-in-law Lyle Holt, and John Bilyk, sister-in-law Sandy Oram and, brother-in-law Bill Bachynski and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents Fred and Fannie Strickland, ex-husband James Lundstrom, husband Donald Oram, sister Ruby Strickland, brother Harold Strickland, son Fred Lundstrom, daughter Patricia Holt, sisters-in-law Phoebe Strickland, Evelyn Sample, Kay Gallow, Dora Oram, Pat Oram, brothers-in-law Eric S., Dave Burgess, William Oram, Allan Oram, John Gallow, Harry Sample, sons-in-law Bob Evans, Gordie Boress and Rick Hiuser.
Cremation has taken place and as per mom’s wishes a private family interment will take place at a later date.
Elsie was a beautiful soul whose friendly and loving nature touched many lives.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
