BORN

1918

DIED

2014

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Elaine Looney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 27, 2014.

Elaine Looney

Hendersonville, TN

Elaine Florence Hall Looney was born to the late William Henry Hall and Rose Anna Constant on July 29, 1918 in Chicopee, MA. Elaine died early Easter morning, April 20, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. This awesome human being lived a life of character, many charisms' with much cheerfulness and true "joie de vivre." Elaine and Francis "Luke" Looney were married May 27, 1939. A sweet teenage love with Elaine's treasured Luke grew into a profound, passionate seventy year love-affair that produced six children (with the loss of six more "awaiting us in heaven") in a Home Sanctuary: This wonderful Home on the lake in Holland, MA, that her Luke built for his beloved and their children. This was a structure permeated with love, life, and laughter.

Elaine wore many "hats" in her exemplary rolls as wife, mother, and secretary/bookkeeper/treasurer to Luke's L&L Heat Treating Company located in West Springfield, MA. Elaine was a natural home decorator, chef, and daily baker. The senses of all who entered this Home were assailed with the wondrous aromas, sights and the very ambiance of an unconditionally loving environment. Elaine modeled grace, goodness and gladness. She could go from "charwoman" on her knees cleaning to an "elegant lady" on Luke's protective arm; Elaine could also don in a moment "Warrior Queen" garb if any of her beloveds were attacked!

Elaine was a real woman of deep Catholic faith (who yet questioned the institution right to her end); she was a daily rosary pray-er. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville, TN.

This extra-ordinary person touched nine generations in her self-giving ninety-five plus years. She leaves behind five sons and one daughter: William F. Looney (Claudia); Patrick D. Looney (Kathleen); Susan E. Martin (Joseph) with whom Elaine lived these last four years (1305 Rivermont Dr., Gallatin, TN 37066); Donald J. Looney; Robert M. Looney (Jennie); John S. Looney (Catherine); and twenty grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; Three dearly loved Sisters-in-law and their spouses and many nieces and nephews.

Elaine's wishes included there to be no Memorial services with her cremains being mixed with her "Darling Luke's." The cremation is to be done by the Hendersonville Funeral Home, Hendersonville, TN.

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BILL SUZOR

What awesome memories I have from childhood thanks to my Aunt Elaine and Uncle Luke! God Bless your family.

May 9, 2014

Sharon Suzor DallaPegorara

Aunt Elaine, I wish I had known you better, but I do have many childhood memories of time spent at your home, and swimming in the lake. RIP, and Happy Mother's Day. Love, Sharon

April 29, 2014

Bill Suzor

Aunt Elaine, my mother's sister. I have fond memories at your home. A giving person for sure. My 2 weeks there one summer with nothing but a canoe meant the world to me. God Bless all your family and rest in peace.

April 29, 2014

karen balcerzak

I'm in FL and my dog sitter just listened to my message at home from Susan...I am so very sorry I didn't find out sooner. Aunt Elaine gave me amazing childhood memories that I will always cherish. I'm so very sorry for all the family for your loss of a wonderful woman, mom, grandma, great grandma, wife...and so much more. God bless you all. Love, Karen

April 28, 2014

Pat Looney

What an extraordinary life. Thank you, Mom, for your loving devotion to your husband (who said you were the one who taught him how to love), each of your six children, theirs and theirs. Exemplary love-labor in service of family: No one was better at it. No one will be better remembered for it.

Love, Gratitude,
Pat & Kathy

April 26, 2014

Maureen Connery

Grandma,

You will always hold a special place in my heart. I only hope I can be half the woman you were. Anyone in your presence would feel your love.

We miss you,
Maureen and Scott

April 25, 2014

Nicole & Rick Santiago

The love you gave to all of us was endless, and it had the ability to heal, encourage, strengthen, and nourish. I treasure each and every moment I had with you. We love and miss you, Grandma.

April 25, 2014

John Looney

Our love for you and your love for all of us is forever deep within our hearts. You and Dad live on in your 59 progeny. Love,John and Cathy

April 25, 2014

Sharon (Looney) LaFoe

Elaine and Luke would send the most loving sentiments in their cards enfolding me in great comfort. Their lives, their love, their relationships are to be admired, remembered and cherished always. I miss them.

April 24, 2014

carol kayi

We love and will miss you.

Carol, Cengiz and family

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