Obituary of Altamae Jennifer Eberlee

Altamae died peacefully on June 29, 2017 in Lindsay, ON. She leaves behind her daughter Jennifer (Jeff) and son Doug; her grandchildren Will, Nick, Joe, Sam, Emily, Ellie and Anna; her step-grandsons Christopher and Andrew; her step-great grandson Jack; her sisters Judy (Kerry) and Francie; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Altamae was born in Lindsay on October 17, 1936. She grew up in Bobcaygeon and is a graduate of Lindsay Collegiate Institute and the University of Toronto (Victoria College). She excelled in many areas during her early years, including winning a Canadian junior water ski championship (slalom) in 1950.

Professionally, Altamae was both a social worker with the Children’s Aid Society and a member of the Ontario Parole Board.

Throughout her adult life, Altamae devoted much time to volunteer work, serving on numerous boards in Whitby and the surrounding area, including United Way (President), Parents Anonymous (Chair), John Howard Society (Vice-Chair), Whitby Arts (Vice Chair), Red Cross, Legal Aid, Oshawa Symphony and Family and Children’s Services. In addition, she served as a member of the national boards of both United Way and Mission Air. She was a recipient of the Peter Perry Award for outstanding service to the community, the Volunteer Service Award (Ontario) and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Altamae will be remembered for many things, but most of all her generosity of heart.

In keeping with Altamae’s wishes, there will be no service. A celebration of her life will be held at Eganridge Resort and Spa, 26 Country Club Drive, Kawartha Lakes, on Monday, July 10, from 1pm to 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Friends may send condolences, or make donations by calling 705-738-3222 or at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com