My memories of Elihu are centred onvacation interactions. During such peri I ds the foundation of a personality is often exposed. Elihu showed me his love and care for family; his wife, children and their families, his siblings especially his sister and his parents. Elihu showed especially stron g caring for Aunty Ruth during a period of emotional trauma. It is beautifull to know that he was surro I nded by his family. Thank you Elihu for the memories you leave behind. 

May Myrna-Joy and the family feel the comfort of our Saviour through the actions of God's human agents surrounding them at this time. Elihu,cuz,may your soul rest in peace.

Unfortunately, I’ve never had the privilege of meeting Elihu, however from all the messages I’ve seen here he was definitely quite amazing, making a positive impact on so many.  May he rest in peace.

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Praying that God will provide you with comfort and peace during this difficult time.  The warm memories that you share together with him, will live on within your hearts forever. 💕

My deepest condolences to the entirety of Elihu’s family. I met Elihu, “Mr. Henry” (as I had always called him) when I was 8 years old. Growing up alongside his two wonderful girls, Heather and Mel, I was so fortunate to have met their wonderful dad. His kindness, warmth, compassion and generosity were beyond compare. I have so many memories of him always being there for every birthday party, every sleepover, every soccer practice, school concerts, etc. He was always present. A true family man with exceptional values that I admire so greatly.  One of so many memories I have of Mr. Henry is how genuine it was every time he asked ‘how are you?’. The emphasis on each word, his intonation, I can still hear his voice asking it exactly the same way he has since the day I met him,  in this question made you want to tell him how you really were feeling, what was going on in life.  He was everyone’s dad!! He was an exceptional role model and a true friend to us all. His smile brightened up any room and his laugh travelled for miles!!! Filling everyone around him with happiness and love!!

I will never forget you Mr. Henry. You have left a forever lasting impression on me that I will always cherish. You will be dearly missed. 

Courtney 

Dear Myrna and family,

What a huge loss for you and all who knew Elihu.  Our hearts ache from the passing of this kind, generous, helpful man of great warmth, compassion, humility and strength.  Elihu's endearing and reassuring smile and easy laughter linger in our thoughts.  His hugs were tonic to our souls and we sensed he cared more for others than for himself.  Elihu set a very high standard to be emulated.

Elihu always focused on the positives, so we are striving to do the same.  We were able to share time with him, with you, the children, their spouses and the grandchildren.  We have been very fortunate and are thankful for those opportunities.

May fond memories of a life well lived and shared come to displace the anguish of his passing, and may the energy and light he imparted with his presence prevail.

Big hugs and lots of love,

Howard and Wendy

My deepest condolences. It is a less gentle and caring world without Elihu. He genuinely cared about others and gave his best everyday to meet the needs of his patients while always treating everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone had sincere liking and respect for Elihu. We are blessed to have had his example of decency and trustworthiness in our lives. Rest in peace!

Erone Newman former Wellesley Hospital colleague. 

Elihu Henry Memories

I first met him at the Wellesley Hospital operating room, early in 1998. He came in to give me a hand during an orthopaedics list. I was new to Toronto, feeling far from my BC home. He was the first person I felt comfortable with in the Ontario medical culture. He brought a serene presence and we traded notes on how to make babies go to sleep. His trick was to take the girls on a drive or put them on top of the dryer in their little cribs. I knew his name had to be biblical so I asked him what did it mean? He told me “my god is he”. It was so refreshing to be with him, he had no attitude, was eloquent, and was just pure presence and grace.

My career overlapped Elihu’s in that we both moved up to Sunnybrook around the same time and there he was like a wingman to me. Every difficult case I would find myself having a conversation about the plan with Elihu. Then he would stay with me in the operating room to see if it was going to work or not.

I have worked with many extraordinary practitioners, but even so, he was the best. One story confirmed this for me. One day I was baking hot in the cautery smoke and heat of a long operation in the Sunnybrook Burn Centre OR. The gas machine was a Datex AS 3 and I was in cruise mode, but something odd was happening to the ventilator. I noticed a strange notification I had never seen before, I had not read the manual on this machine to know what it meant. It kept saying ‘driving gas pressure’. I brushed it off because oxygenation and ventilation seemed to be ok. By the grace of God, he showed up and he saw the problem immediately and exclaimed “Andrew! Look at the oxygen gas pressure… its only 30 PSI”. How ironic. For four years of residency I used to do that scan until boredom with always finding normal numbers took it off the menu of things to look at. Now it really mattered. I was stunned. Elihu sprung into action. He immediately brought in a K cylinder, attached it to the gas supply pylon. Then he shut the gas valve outside the room to disconnect us from the hospital supply. Problem solved 50 psi back to normal. He came back about 45 minutes later and said “Andrew they are doing construction elsewhere and they have been cutting into the gas lines not knowing that they’re still in use …with acetylene gas torch.” How quickly he saw into the issue and resolved it.

Elihu will be missed for his sagely wisdom, his pure presence and grace.

Myrna, we are deeply sorry to hear of Elihu's passing. He was a rare light and he will be missed by many. 

Our sincere condolences, Danette and Steve 

My heart aches for the family at the loss of this kind and  gentle man. Myrna, my prayers will continue to lift you and the family up. 

Elihu was always authentic and a man of impeccable integrity, and I have nothing but good memories of him(and you).  

When I had surgery, he swapped out the staff so he could be on my surgical  team. His was the last face I saw and the first when the surgery was done. 

Much love always 

Pam Tucker(Lister)