Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay, NL on Monday June 5, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Predeceased by husband Nathanial Ward, parents James and Susanna Rogers, daughters Margaret and Lorraine Ward, brother Kenny Rogers, sisters and brothers in law Elizabeth Snow (Wilson) and Josephine Blundell (Fred). Son in Law Mervin Dyke.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children Frances Dyke (Randy), Clarence Ward (Tina), Lorraine Duffett (Dennis), Ann Rogers (Nathan).  Sister Jane Seitz and brother David Rogers (Rose). 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Public visitation will be held at Pritchett's Funeral Home : Wednesday June 7 -   7 PM - 9 PM; Thursday June 8 -  2 PM - 4 PM  and  7 PM - 9 PM

Funeral service to be held at the Salvation Army , Gambo Citadel on Friday June 9 at 2 PM. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Elsie's memory to be made to the Salvation Army Gambo Corps Building Fund