Elda “Joan” Flieler

Sep 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elda “Joan” Flieler in her 89th year at Pine Meadow Nursing home on Wednesday August 31 with her sons at her side. Beloved wife of the late John Flieler, mother to Jim (Valerie) Flieler, David (Barbara) Flieler. Cherished grandmother to Amber Thorndyke (Mike), Sean (Jen) Thorndyke, Tia (Ryan) Peter, Tyler (Rachel) Thorndyke. Meagan (Dave) Thompson, Kelly (Jason) Leblanc. Great grandmother to James, Elizabeth, Avery, Jackson, Colton, Aubrey, Briar, Chelsea, Danny, Evelyn and Rachel. Predeceased by her parents John and Cassie Huffman, sisters, Grace and Marjorie. Joan spent her career in nursing where she received her training at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston working in many positions with public health. Right up to the end she still tried to be a nurse to everyone at Pine Meadow Nursing home. Joan was very involved with the United Church as well as being a member of the Tweed Chapter of the Eastern Star 148 O.E.S., Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Red Hat Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Tobia, all the staff and nurses at Pine Meadow for the exceptional care. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Friday September 30th from 5 to 8pm and Saturday Oct 1 from 10:30 to 12 with the service following. Interment of the ashes will take place at a later date with the immediate family at the Harlowe Cemetery. A gathering of the family and friends will follow the funeral at Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 108 Addington Road 2, Northbrook. In lieu of flowers friends are welcome to make a donation in her name to a charity of their choice with consideration to Pine Meadow Nursing Home and the Alzheimer’s Society. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.