Waddy ELIAS

Obituary of Waddy ELIAS

December 15, 1936 – Port of Spain, Trinidad

February 12, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Waddy Elias, beloved husband of Lynn Elias of Calgary, passed away on February 12, 2020 at the age of 83.  He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on December 15, 1936, the eldest of eight children born to Rohib and Mary Elias.

He attended an all boys Roman Catholic School and continued his education at Presentation College in San Fernando, where he enjoyed playing cricket and soccer with his classmates and brothers.  Following college, he worked at FedChem, then decided to join the family business.  Waddy was a highly recognized and respected businessman.  He willingly gave his time and expertise to the community, volunteered at his children’s schools by going on field trips at Holy Faith Convent, Penal and Presentation college.  He would often take his children to the stables to visit his racehorses, where they would enjoy a meal with the jockeys.  Car rides to visit with friends, the beach and stopping at the side of the highway to buy boiled corn, always brought joy to his children.

Waddy was an active member of the Lion’s club who made himself available to help address the needs of the community.  He is well known to love spicy Trinidad food and would stop on the side of the road to drink coconut water straight up.

Waddy moved his family to Canada to provide them with an abundance of opportunities to better their lives.  Although he was far away from his homeland, he never forgot his heritage.  His home was filled with cultural food and music.

Waddy is survived by his loving wife Lynn; children Marianna, Raymond, Samir and Nicole; grandchildren, Marc, Francois and Caleb; son-in-law Richard; granddaughter-in-law Sarah; and siblings, Linda (John), John (Roslyn), Joseph (Jacqueline), Marie, George (Bonnie), Robert (AnnMarie) and Anne (Barry) along with many nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.  Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.  Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Waddy’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Waddy Elias, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD SE, CALGARY, Ab, t2x 3j3,  Telephone: 403- 256-9575.

Saturday
29
February

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Saturday, February 29, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
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