Elaine Blake

Elaine Margaret Blake 
October 4, 1950 – October 31, 2024

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elaine Margaret Blake (Thomas) on October 31, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on October 4, 1950, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Elaine was the cherished daughter of Slim and Isabelle Thomas. 

Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She married the love of her life Dale Blake on July 15, 1972, a day she would often recall as one of her fondest memories. Together they built a beautiful life centered on love, laughter, and family. Elaine was a proud and loving mother to Michael Blake and her greatest pride came later in life watching Mike raise their treasured granddaughter, Jaslynn.

A passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher, Elaine spent 30 years shaping young minds with kindness, patience, and unwavering belief in the value of education. She brought warmth and compassion into every classroom she entered and left an enduring impact on her community.

Elaine lived by what she fondly called the “Three T’s”-Teaching, Travel, and Time with friends and family. She embraced life’s adventures, cherished winters spent with family and friends in the sunshine and found joy in every moment. These included her weekly games of Mahjong in Arizona and back home in Swift Current, and time spent on the golf course, where she proudly achieved a hole-in-one in Surprise, Arizona.

Her sense of humour and uncanny luck at card games brought laughter to many gatherings. But more than anything it was her deep connections with people that defined her. Elaine was one of the most selfless and giving always ready with a kind word, a helping hand or a comforting presence.

Elaine’s family extends our sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Cypress Regional Hospital and Clover House in Swift Current. A special thank you to Dr. Lund and Dr.Flora who looked after Elaine in such a caring and loving way for several years.

A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Memorial Hall in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that a donation be made in Elaine’s memory to the Swift Current Legion, STARS Air Ambulance or a charity of their choice.

Arrangements entrusted to: Warren’s Funeral Home. For further information, please call (306) 773-8831 or 1-800- 267-6606, or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall.  

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