Peacefully at McKenzie Health Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Elsie, beloved wife of the late Fred Schaefer (Keswick, 2003). Loving mother of May (John Linstead), Fred (Betty) both of Sutton, Betty (George Linstead) of Jackson's Point, Shirley (Jim South) of Keswick, Ruth (John Poli) of Newmarket, John (Kathy) of Newmarket, Carol (Joe Johnston) of Sutton, Joan (Chris Fetterly), Roy (Monica) both of Keswick and of the late Robert. Elsie will be greatly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear sister of the late Ann, Phyllis, Irene, Edith and Ernest Thorpe. Friends will be received at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12 noon. In memory of Elsie, donations to the Canadian Diabetes or Canadian Cancer Association would be appreciated. You may sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com