Esther Center

Elaine Center passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 1, 2026 at 102 years old. Elaine was born on September 23, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey and spent most of her life in Windsor, Ontario and Florida. Elaine was married to Samuel Center z"l in 1943 with whom she shared 4 amazing kids, Rosalyn, Lyn, Sandi, and Jeffrey z"l. After Sam passed, Elaine got together with Sid Weinstein z"l. They had a wonderful life together in Florida. Elaine is survived by 3 of her children, Rosalyn, Lyn, and Sandi, as well as her son-in-law, Melvin, her 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Rob, Allyson, Anna, Suzanne and Michael, her 13 great-grandchildren, Haylee, Ben, Jada, JJ, Carly, Samantha, Jasmine, Miriam, Aaron, Rachel, Natalie, Oliver and Charlotte. Elaine loved her family very much and she was so proud to see what she had created.

Elaine lived her life with elegance, working at a fashion boutique and making sure that while she always looked her best as others did too. Elaine was a fantastic cook, known best for her kugel recipe. She loved all food, including chicken wings, pad thai, and most importantly, chocolate. Elaine was so encouraging of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and with her loving support, pushed them all to be their best.

A graveside service will be on Monday, November 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 2650 Pillette Road, Windsor, Ontario, N8T 1R1 with Rabbi Sholom Galperin officiating.

Please return to this page to view a recording of the funeral by end of day on Monday, November 2, 2026.

SHIVA

Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Heathview in Forest Hill South

310 Tweedsmuir Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M5P 2Y2

Shiva will take place in the Reception Room. Enter through the main entrance of the building. Street parking is available on Tweedsmuir Avenue. Parking is also available in the building through the underground parking entrance on the south side of Tweedsmuir Avenue. Please buzz the concierge button for access to the underground parking.

In Elaine's honour consider making a memorial donation to:

Baycrest Foundation, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, 416-785-2500 or by donating directly to: www.baycrestfoundation.org/ways-to-give/

May Her memory forever be a blessing.