Elsie Joy (Clarke) Rafferty Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Elsie Joy (Clarke) Rafferty (Ottawa, Ontario) is shared. Elsie passed away on July 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Elsie will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honour Elsie by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Elsie is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Elsie’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Florence Cole and James Clarke of England; her husband James L. Rafferty; her children, Stephen (Chantal), Carol (Brian), Elizabeth (Richard), Margaret (Eduardo) and James (Marie); her stepdaughter Joan (Seamus) of Ireland; and her great grandchild Emilie. She was also cherished by her 19 grandchildren.
