Obituary of Eleanor Chance Long

ELEANOR CHANCE LONG Eleanor (Babe) Chance Long (nee McArton) passed into the arms of her Lord after a brief illness on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the age of 84. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill (William); daughters Margaret (Bruce) Young of Shoreview, MN and Lizabeth (Stan) Oleksinski of Prince Albert; son Timothy (Brenda Beckman-Long) Long of Regina; grandchildren Geneviève, Céleste and Elliot Young and Max and Olivia Oleksinski; and sister Marion Schuett. Babe, as she was known to many, was born on the family farm near Dilke, SK on February 19, 1931 and grew up with a passion for horses and poetry. She met the love of her life, Bill, in Regina and the two were married on July 25, 1953. Although she worked for periods as a secretary in the provincial government and at the Diocese of Qu’Appelle Synod office, she was proud to be a homemaker who devoted her life to her three children and five grandchildren. Her lively wit and imagination found expression as a member of the Saskatchewan Poetry Society since 1955, and as a Charter Member, along with her husband, of the Regina Archeological Society. With Bill, she enjoyed social dance groups and for many years was a member of the Regina Lawn Bowling Club. Eleanor was always ready to help others, showing compassion to a wide circle of individuals, including regular visits to Qu’Appelle House, and service as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of St. Peter’s Anglican Church (Regina) and Altar Guild at St. Philip Anglican Church (Regina). Her love of cats and dogs, particularly her grandchildren’s, gave her much enjoyment and was reflected in her support of the Regina Humane Society. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Philip Anglican Church at the Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr., Regina, SK on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society, Grace Hospice, or the charity of your choice.