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ELAINE SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Elaine M. (Ropple) Of Somerville, beloved wife of 64 years to Paul M. Sullivan, Sr., passed away on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Devoted mother of Stephen J. Sullivan and his partner David Gagne, Kathleen (Sullivan) Dudley and the late Paul M. Sullivan, Jr. and his wife Linda Sullivan. Cherished Nana of Samantha Dudley and her fiancé Ryan Olson, and Matthew, Michael and Katherine Sullivan. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary (Daly) Ropple. Loving sister of Jack Ropple and his wife Rina, the late Joseph Ropple and his late wife Margaret and the late Ted Ropple and his late wife Eleanor. She is also the loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Powder House Square, SOMERVILLE, on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 4 to 8pm. There will be no formal Funeral Service and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Elaine's memory to the Granara Skerry Trust for Pancreatic Cancer at www.pancure.org or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For information, directions and to leave an online condolence, please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com George L. Doherty Funeral Home Somerville, Massachusetts 617.625.4320

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Published by Boston Globe from May 18 to May 19, 2021.

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Jeanne Roche

July 24, 2021

She was the best! Jeannie Roche

Diane and Walter Hagan - Spencer

May 22, 2021

Truly a beloved Spirit who will never be forgotten.
Elaine was always so welcoming and brought her warm
smile and kindness to share with all around her.
She had a special way of connecting with others and
sharing herself with them. She was so present with her
friends and family and loved celebrating in all the special
events of their lives. We got to know her and Paul over the
years through their good friends Pat and Fred Carey.
We send our condolences to Paul and the Family
and to let you know how deeply sorry we are for your loss.

Liz Johnson

May 19, 2021

I fondly remember Elaine as one of the friendliest neighbors on Hudson Street. I first met her shortly after moving there with my husband in 1997. She and her husband Paul had a potluck gathering and we were invited. After that we were part of the extended Sullivan family. We saw Elaine and Paul (and Kathy and Samantha) at every neighborhood Halloween, baby shower and birthday party for the children who lived there. Elaine and Paul have been part of the fabric of the close knit Hudson Street community for years. She will be sorely missed.

Titus Kao

May 19, 2021

I don't know if people knew this, but I'll always remember fondly of Elaine as 'Gladys Kravitz' (from the show Bewitched ;-). Back in 1997 I had moved to Somerville and Elaine introduced herself and said she found my appliance delivery interesting because my appliances were black. I thought to myself - how did she know I got black appliances delivered? Afterwards, we became friends and enjoyed each other's company sharing stories of Hudson Street and watching our children and her grand children grow.

I'm sorry for your loss!

Ernie and Linda Miller

May 19, 2021

Jack we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you and her family.

Laura Shuman

May 19, 2021

Beautiful soul, she will be remembered dearly as a loving wife, mom, grandmother and so much more. Rest peacefully.

Gina Long

May 19, 2021

Lainey was so special, and is so loved. Her smile and laughter live in every heart she touched.

Fran Flavin

May 18, 2021

I am heartbroken to hear of Elaine's passing. She will be missed by so many. We had so many great and fun times over the years. She was such a funny person with all her jokes and wonderful personality. She leaves a great void. Thank the Lord we have such wonderful memories which will be greatly cherished. I love all of you. She will be soaring with her Paul. Hope she'll keep an eye on my boys too.

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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