Elaine was born March 28, 1948 to Lloyd and Thelma Gilles, big brother Harold, twin sister Eileen, and later Murray. She grew up in and received her schooling in Unity, graduating in 1967. She met the love of her life Ken and were married in August of 1968. Together they built a life, living numerous places before they settled on the farm where they lived for 40 years. They welcomed 3 children, Allan in 1970, Connie in 1973 and Stephen in 1975. In the years that followed Mom was actively involved in the farming operation, the 4-H Club, and anything else that involved her family.

Mom enjoyed travelling whether it was a trip to Taber or a trip to Mexico, Hawaii or Florida. She enjoyed going camping and getting to spend time with her kids and grandkids. Often times you could find Mom outside working in her yard or just enjoying a drink on the back patio. Elaine leaves to lovingly remember her, her husband, soulmate and travel partner of 56 years, Ken; Her children Allan (Twyla) and family Trevor (Nikki) and Jayden, Korey (Sierra) and children Knyxon and Addison; Connie (Perry) and family Daniel, Colton (Guianne) and son Kyle; Stephen and Megan (Hunter).

She was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Thelma; her twin sister Eileen Schafer; brother Murray Gilles; and her in-laws John “Jack” and Evelyn Ireland. Elaine Ireland passed away on September 20, 2024 in Unity, SK. 

A Funeral Service for Elaine will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00AM at Unity United Church in Unity, SK. 

Tributes for Elaine may be directed to Unity Palliative Care or The Unity Museum.

Cards may be directed to Ken Ireland: Box 1709, Unity, SK, S0K 4L0

Arrangements entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service.