 Barbara Jean McCutcheonBorn 31 Aug 1932 Mulmur, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died 19 Aug 2016 Shelburne, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, 83 years ELGIE, Barbara Jean Passed away peacefully at Shelburne Residence on August 19th, 2016. Barbara Jean McCutcheon in her 84th year; cherished wife of Wallace for 64 years. Loving Mother of Gwen Henry (1993) , Nancy Conner (Gord), Larry (Julie) and John (Barb). Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and great grandmother of 11. Barbara Jean will be sadly missed by her sister in law Myrtle McCutcheon and son in law Jim Henry (Bonnie). She is pre deceased by her parents Graham and Dorothy McCutcheon and her brothers Bill and Don; and brother in law Allan Elgie (Joan). Barbara Jean will be fondly remembered many relatives and friends. A Celebration of Barbara Jean's Life will be held at the Shelburne Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 220, Shelburne, Ontario on Tuesday August 23rd from 1pm-5pm. There will be a private graveside committal service at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Shelburne Curling Club or a Charity of your choice. Married 15 Sep 1951 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada (64 years married) to:  Wallace Little Elgie, son of John Herbert Elgie and Violet Ann Buchanan.Born 4 Dec 1925, died 12 Jul 2021 Orangeville, Ontaio, Canada, 95 years Shelburne Free Press & Economist - September 15, 1951 - ENGAGEMENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Graham McCutcheon, of Whitfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Jean, to Mr. Wallace Little Elgie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Elgie, of Elba. The marriage will take place in Trinity United Church, Shelburne, on Saturday, Sept. 15th, at 3 o'clock p.m. Marriage: September 15, 1951, Trinity United Church, Shelburne, Dufferin, ON Elgie- McCutcheon Trinity United Church Shelburne, was the scene of a very lovely wedding on Saturday, Sept. 15, when Barbara Jean McCutcheon, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graham McCutcheon, became the bride of Wallace L. Elgie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Elgie. The church was decorated with baskets of pink and white gladioli. Dr. H.O. Hutcheson officiated. Mr. Lindsay Jelly presided at the organ and Mr. Keith Sproule sang "The Lord's Prayer," Still As the Night" and Because," Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked charming in a ballerina gown of drift white French lace. The gown was fashioned with s small lace bolero with full bishop sleeves. The strapless bodice was cuffed around the top and very full skirt was cut on princess lines, falling in soft folds to the floor. Her heirloom veil was held with a colonial bouquet with streamers of Better Time Roses and stephanotis. Her maid of honor, Mrs. Mary Jelly, of Orangeville, wore chartreuse taffeta. Miss Irene Rayfield and Miss Donna Legge of Montreal) cousin of the bride) were bridesmaids. Miss Rayfield wore mauve and Miss Legge, Yukon gold taffeta, fashioned with bolero jackets, The bodices of the gowns where shirred across the bustle and fell from a empire waistline to a full gathered skirt. All carried colonial bouquets of masterpiece orchid chrysanthemums. Mr. Allan Elgie was groomsman for his brother and the ushers were Messrs. Donald and William McCutcheon (brothers of the bride) and George Little. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore wine tricatena crepe with wine velvet trimming ad corsage of Lester Hubbard roses. The groom's mother, who assisted, was in Royal Cloak crepe and wore a corsage of yellow roses. For traveling, the bride chose a dark green with black stripe wool suit with matching velvet hat and black accessories. The happy couple left for Algonquin Park, Ottawa and Montreal. On their return they will live on the groom's farm. Near Redickville. Guests attended the wedding from Montreal, Que., Toronto, Hamilton, Port-Credit, Orangeville and Alliston. The bride elect was entertained before her marriage by Mrs. Phil Brown and Mrs. Cy Aikens with a miscellaneous shower. Miss Mary Jelly a miscellaneous shower and Mrs. John Richey a tea. Obituary of Wallace Little ELGIE Wallace Little Elgie December 4th, 1925 - July 12th, 2021 Passed away peacefully at Headwaters Hospital in Orangeville, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara (McCutcheon) (deceased 2016). Father of Gwen (deceased 1993) and Jim Henry, Nancy and Gordon Conner, Larry Elgie and Julie Stewart (deceased 2020) and John and Barb Elgie. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Jeff, Kimberly, Brianna, Teresa, Jesse, Diva, Raynor, Taylor, Peter, Lucas, and by his 11 great grandchildren. Wallace took great pride in this family. Also predeceased by his parents Herbert and Violet Elgie, his brother Allen and Joan Elgie and his brother-in-law’s Don and Bill McCutcheon. He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Myrtle McCutcheon, nephews, Jamie and Bill McCutcheon and nieces, Judy Clayton, and Susan Dolson. Wallace was a healthy, strong, independent man throughout his life. His great passions included his family, potato farming, curling and coffee chats with his many friends. He had travelled abroad to many places, enjoyed going on “crop tours” with his friends and was often found socializing with his condo, curling and legion communities. He lived a long, active, and full life. He will be remembered as a hardworking, loving husband, great father, fun loving grandfather, and great friend. The family requests donations be made to the Shelburne Curling Club where he had been a member for 59 years. Online condolences may be made at www.imfunerals.com In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. has been given the honour to serve the Elgie Family. Children: 1. Gwendolyn Elizabeth ElgieBorn 24 Mar 1952 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, died 6 Sep 1993 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 41 years, buried 8 Sep 1993 Shelburne Cemetery Shelburne Free Press & Economist - August 1, 1973 - Front Page: GWEN ELGIE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Elgie, Shelburne, graduated from Osler School of Nursing, Weston, at Weston Collegiate Institute, on July 20th. Family and friends attended the ceremony. Gwen will be employed at Dufferin Area Hospital. Shelburne Free Press & Economist - October 6, 1976 - Page 6 - WEDDING -ELGIE-HENRY: On Saturday, September 11, 1976, at 5 p.m. Gwendolyn Elizabeth Elgie. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Elgie, Shelburne, was united in marriage to Mr. James Knox Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Henry, Orangeville. The garden wedding took place at the Elgie's home at Duneden with Rev. Norman Green officiating. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a full length satin gown trimmed with lace and carried red roses. The groom was attired in a pale blue tuxedo and wore a red rose. The bride's sister, Nancy Conner, was matron of honour and wore a blue floral gown. The groomsman was Jim Calbeck of Orangeville, friend of the groom. The bride's mother wore a nylon gown with toffee roses. The groom's mother wore a yellow knit gown with yellow roses. The reception and dance were held in their home. The master of ceremonies was Don McCutcheon, uncle of the bride. The couple are residing in Orangeville. Henry, Gwen (R.N.) peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at Dufferin Area Hospital on Monday, September 6, 1993 in her 42nd year. Beloved wife of Jim and loving mother of Jeff and Kim. Dear daughter of Wallace and Barbara Elgie and sister of Nancy, Larry and John. The family received friends at the Doney Funeral Home, Shelburne on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, September 8, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. | |||