In memory of

Eleanor Elizabeth Stryland

July 18, 1927 - April 19, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Elizabeth Stryland (nee Coon) of Toronto, in her 95th year, on April 19, 2022. Born in Toronto she was the younger daughter of Burwell and Hilda (Turner) Coon. She is survived by her children: Jim Purvis (Rosemary), BC.; Andrea Purvis (John Bartram), NS; Tim Purvis (Shawn), Toronto and predeceased by son, Richard Purvis, in childhood. She is also predeceased by her first husband Gordon Purvis, her second husband Jan Stryland and her sister Isabel “Tony” Peat.

Eleanor grew up in Toronto and attended Blythwood PS, Lawrence Park Collegiate and the University of Toronto. She spent many a happy summer in Muskoka and enjoyed her travels to places as far away as Russia.

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Trevor (Rachel Hall), Caitlin and Zoe Purvis (Garth Powell), Ainsley (Chad Langille), Hillary, Kimberley and Richard Bartram; great grandchildren: Aidan, Mailey and Elsa Langille and the newest arrival, Charlie Powell.

A Memorial Visitation will take place Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre (375 Mount Pleasant Rd. Toronto)

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Karen May Ure (Tapestry)

Entered April 29, 2022 from Toronto

I'll miss our long talks. She was always so poised.

Karen May Ure (Friend)

Entered May 2, 2022 from Toronto

My sincerest condolences go out to Ellie's family. I work at Tapestry where Ellie resided. She was gracious kind and thoughtful always. She will be missed.

Elizabeth Austin (Very distant)

Entered May 11, 2022 from West Vancouver

Ellie Coon was one of my mother’s close friends though I met her only a few times. Her parents, Burwell and Hilda were great friends of my grandparents, Paul and Clara Mills, and we were taken as children to their wonderful house on Mildenhall. Sadly my mother died at the age of 23 giving birth to me and my twin sister, after less than a year of marriage, but looking at her diary, I see many references to Ellie Coon, especially in the last week of her life. I wish I could have spoken to Ellie more often to know my mother better, but I am glad she had a long long life and four children.
My deepest condolences to all the family
Elizabeth Austin ( Liebes)

Victoria University

Entered May 31, 2022 from Toronto

On behalf of Victoria University, we send our deepest sympathies on your recent loss. Sincerely, the staff of Alumni Affairs & Advancement.

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