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ELEANOR ELIZABETH TILTON
Date of Passing: Oct 15, 2026
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Following a life rich with adventure and friendship, Ellie died in Oakville, Ontario, after a brief illness at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on October 15, 2026, in her 84th year.
She is survived by her loving husband Bob following 57 years of marriage; her sister Barbara Evans and husband Gary of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Linda McDowell of Brandon; nephew Rick Blaiklock of Ottawa; niece Nancy Greenley of Burlington; and grandnieces, Melanie, Katie, Sydney and Charlotte. She was predeceased by her brother David McDowell.
The second child of Herbert and Dorothy (Webb) McDowell, Ellie attended Little Souris School until her family moved from the farm into Brandon when she was in grade six. She attended Park School, Earl Haig School and B.C.I. and went on to achieve her B.A. from Brandon College, Class of ’64.
She was a professional social worker with an MSW from York University and was well respected by both clients and colleagues. She was a generous person, and upon retirement she was an active volunteer at the Seniors’ Centre in Oakville and with Oakville’s Befriending program. She had an optimistic nature and delighted in the accomplishments of others while being modest about her own.
Ellie was accepting and kind to everyone who knew her. She had a wide range of interests from enjoying Nature, gardening, extensive travel, reading, art and music.
Ellie was loved by many, and she will be deeply missed. She leaves those who knew her with many positive memories.
A celebration of Ellie’s life will be held in early 2027. In memory of Ellie please consider making a donation to Ellie’s favourite charity, Kids’ Help Phone.
As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 07, 2026