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Elaine de Araujo Obituary
Elaine was born in Worcester daughter of Salvatore DeMarco and lived in Worcester all her life. She was a graduate of Burncoat High School, and earned her Bachelors and Masters Degree's in education at Worcester State College. Elaine was a teacher for the Worcester Public Schools for many years, and served as the Principal at Harlow Street School and also Lincoln Street School. She was a longtime member of St. Christopher's Church.
Among her many memberships, Elaine was a member of the Worcester Principal Association, The Massachusetts Teachers Association, The MESPM, and the Harvard Principals Association. Elaine was a dedicated educator and will be missed dearly by her family, students, and many friends. She enjoyed baking and loved going to the beach.
Elaine's funeral will be held Thursday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Saint Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St. Calling hours in the funeral home are from 4-8 PM on Wednesday. Burial will be in Saint John's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Levine Cancer Center, care of UMASS Memorial, 119 Belmont St., Worcester, MA 01605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elaine de Araujo
Mike and Gina Moran
July 19, 2008
Giovanni and Family,
Mike and I are deeply saddened by the passing of your mom. Elaine was a wonderful, generous woman and she meant a great deal to us. We appreciate all that she has done for us over the years and will miss her very much. She was not just our friend, more importantly; she was part of our family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May you rest in peace Elaine.. we love you!
Nancy Flynn Steuterman
July 17, 2008
Elaine and I were high school friends Burncoat HS and we realized that we had met years earlier. We were fast friends for a few years and then, as it often happens, lives go in different directions and you lose touch. We would run into each often over the years--either at a ball field, grocery store, somewhere in the Greendale area---would hug and chat for a long time. I always had a soft spot in my heart for Elaine and my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Meg M
July 15, 2008
Mrs. D, I don't think I would be the person I am today without you. I can't believe you're gone. :o( My sympathies are with G and the rest of your family.
cheryl morin
July 14, 2008
my daughter was student of hers a harlow srteet school. She was a great at that school and when she walked into a room the kids would settle down in a instant. It was amazing. My daughter transferred to another school and she would ask how she was when would see her. She will be sadly miss by her students and all the lifes she has touched. Rest In Peace
CASAL MARIA
July 11, 2008
I am so sorry - I was a health care provider for Elaine for many years and enjoyed interacting with her. I know she was wonderful at her job--and that her family was the light of her life. We will miss her.
THE MARIE ANNE CENTER
July 10, 2008
Mrs.D was loved and respected by all who she touched at Harlow Street School. Not only the school but the neighborhood. May you rest in Peace
Jeremy Amado
July 10, 2008
Auntie Elanie, The best memory I have of her was.....trying to get her to give me "the look". You said I wouldn't want to see it because I wouldn't be able to recover from it. I always wanted to see if i could of taken it. I know Ryan definetly got the look from you plenty times. I'm glad I didn't disappoint you enough for you to give me "the look".But i miss the ice cream, candy, and company you gave Ryan, Adilson, and I. You were a great friend of Hamelot and of me. Miss you already, glad you're in a better place.
Love always =)
Mikael and Daniel Powell
July 9, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Mark Hamel introduced us to Elaine almost ten years ago and we looked forward to our visits to the trailer park at the Cape. We had many a great time on the deck and at the beach! Elaine will be truly missed.
- Mikael
Auntie Elaine was such a kind, funny and outspoken person. I remember the many laughs and candy we shared at the Cape or even the time she taught me how to float even though I was deathly afraid to. I like to think that she’s up there watching Jacque Hamel singing and sharing a laugh or maybe even chatting with other family members that have passed on. Either way she has reached a better place.
– Daniel
Rosemary Foley
July 9, 2008
I was the School Nurse at Harlow St. School for a few years with Elaine. She was a very efficient yet very caring Principal. I enjoyed working with her. I often sat behind her at Our Lady of the Rosary Church at 7AM Mass during Lent. Her faith was very strong.
The Worcester Public School System has lost a great advocate for children.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Foley R.N.
Destiny Mikulskis
July 9, 2008
Mrs.D,
you will always be remembered in my heart you were an excellent principal and wanted all of us to success and by your inspiration i will be graduating in a year and continue to college. you will be missed by many and loved by more ...may you rest in peace we will all be together one day
Adilson Graca
July 9, 2008
Auntie Elaine. Although I didn't know her for very long, the years she was in my life were loads of fun. She was one of the first people to welcome me into the Cape Cod family. I will always remember her as the very first person Ryan and I would race to see at her trailer. With a smile, she would invite us into her and a home away from home and offer us candy (we couldn't refuse even if we wanted to). She loved cows, and not just the meat that you get from them but everything about them, her trailer was decorated with them from the bathroom all the way to the kitchen, and one year I can remember going shopping and INSISTING that we bought her a cow mailbox for Chritsmas that year. Whenever I refuse to eat cow meat again i will think of you.
Our favorite place to eat was Sam Diegos, a mexican restaurant which I always loved to eat at because she was there.
I feared doing bad in school because of "the look" she gave me, being a principal, but i would never dare to even report a bad grade to her.
Hamelot and I will always miss you and you will always be in out hearts. Know it will not be the same without you there but we WILL have a cow figurine in the trailer in your memory.
Mark Hamel
July 9, 2008
Elaine was always thankful for her faith, family and friends. I was blessed to have her in my life. I've been jotting down memories...
- Bass River Trailer Park -South Middle Beach - Queen of the Park - baked Ziti (for 20) - Sunday night traffic detail at Hamelot - early morning thunderstorms - "I love you more" - campfires at the National Seashore - lots of teenagers! - Alfresco dining - "Auntie" Elaine - coveted beachside parking - lots of coffee! - July 4th fireworks and sing-a-longs- Sam Diego's - Our Lady of the Hubcap (a.k.a. Highway) -"The Look"- rain on the roof - swimming lessons - drive-in movies - Main St. Hyannis - Michelle - Twizzlers - co-worker stories - beach sticker - cows -"Old Cape Cod" by Patti Page - Charley playing the organ - student stories - Pirate's Cove - cousin bonding night - Dairy Queen -"Trailer Trash" - the candy store - "The Lowlands " - skunks - psycho dog - books - tinted reading glasses - Seafood Sam's - Forrest Gump - Ocean State Job Lot - Christmas Tree Shops - Virginia West - hurricanes - Chinese food - Leukemia Society fundraisers - Clem & Ursie's - raking leaves - Elvis and Priscilla - the Cove at Yarmouth - the 'Big House' - the 'Naughty Chair' - Lou Roc's - "I can hear an ant pee on cotton!" - novenas - recovery support - Labor Day get-togethers -
...Elaine, my friend, I miss you already.
Mark Hamel
July 8, 2008
Elaine was always thankful for her faith, family and friends. I was blessed to have her in my life. I've been jotting down memories...
- Bass River Trailer Park -South Middle Beach - Queen of the Park - baked Ziti (for 20) - Sunday night traffic detail at Hamelot - early morning thunderstorms - "I love you more" - campfires at the National Seashore - lots of teenagers! - Alfresco dining - "Auntie" Elaine - coveted beachside parking - lots of coffee! - July 4th fireworks and sing-a-longs- Sam Diego's - Our Lady of the Hubcap (a.k.a. Highway) -"The Look"- rain on the roof - swimming lessons - drive-in movies - Main St. Hyannis - Michelle - Twizzlers - co-worker stories - beach sticker - cows -"Old Cape Cod" by Patti Page - Charley playing the organ - student stories - Pirate's Cove - cousin bonding night - Dairy Queen -"Trailer Trash" - the candy store - "The Lowlands " - skunks - psycho dog - books - tinted reading glasses - Seafood Sam's - Forrest Gump - Ocean State Job Lot - Christmas Tree Shops - Virginia West - hurricanes - Chinese food - Leukemia Society fundraisers - Clem & Ursie's - raking leaves - Elvis and Priscilla - the Cove at Yarmouth - the 'Big House' - the 'Naughty Chair' - Lou Roc's - "I can hear an ant pee on cotton!" - novenas - recovery support - Labor Day get-togethers -
...Elaine, my friend, I miss you already.
Eileen McCarthy
July 8, 2008
I have many wonderful memories of Elaine at our fun-filled Friday night volleyball games. In Elaine, you found the best of everything. Her love for Giovanni was well known. Her dedication to the Worcester Public Schools was exemplary and her friendship was something to treasure. Unfortunately, I am out of state and unable to attend her services. My thoughts and prayers are with Elaine and her family at this time.
Nathan Bilotta
July 8, 2008
There was nobody more full of life than Elaine. She was a pleasure to know and will be sorely missed.
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