Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:54 am

Elise Rose Lach, 90 of Lake Lure, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Born in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, she lived her life between, Syracuse, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Lake Lure, NC.

She was an executive assistant and a homemaker raising her three daughters.

Elise is survived by her three daughters Roseann Pena (son-in-law John), Diane George (son-in John, decd.), and Joanne Bingo (son-in law Bill); three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, Dina and Tori George children of deceased John George, and all her friends.

Like her husband Ed (decd., March 30, 2018), Elise was a compassionate person who's first love was her husband (married 62 years) and family. Her second love was supporting the community with many hours of volunteer work. She also enjoyed social activities such as playing bridge with her friends.

The rosary was conducted by Father H. Burke, from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. The funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Forest City with a reception/luncheon, hosted by the ladies Guild, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lake Lure Lions Club, P.O. Box 66, Lake Lure, NC 28746.

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.