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Elaine Shaughnessy Obituary

BOSCAWEN – Elaine A. (Kaleta) Shaughnessy, 77, of Boscawen, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Merrimack County Nursing Home.

Elaine was born on June 4, 1936 in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of the late John and Helen (Kades) Kaleta. She had resided in New Hampshire for 25 years, and prior to that in Enfield, Conn. for many years and Suffield, Conn. Before retiring in 1989 Elaine was employed for many years with Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a volunteer at the Enfield Senior Citizen Center and a member of St. Adalbert Church.

Elaine is survived by her children, Janine Turner of Concord, Mark Humphries and wife, Ellen, of E. Windsor, Conn., Bruce Humphries and wife, Sally, of Stafford, Va., Linda Brosseau and husband, Danny, of Concord and Richard Caines and wife, Gail, of Manchester; her seven beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Brittnay, Zachery, Brianna, Mariah and Bailee; her cherished great-grandson, Joey. She is also survived by a brother, Gilbert Brassard and wife, Carolyn, of Baton Rouge, La.; and a sister, Barbara Grimaldi of Somers, Conn.; along with many nieces and nephews.

Elaine's family will receive relatives and friend during calling hours on Friday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, Conn.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Adalbert Church, 90 Alden Avenue, Enfield, Conn. (Please go directly to church).

Interment will be private in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Enfield, Conn.

To leave an online condolence message visit: brownefuneralchapels.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on May 28, 2014.

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June 4, 2014

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May 28, 2014

Linda and Janine, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family.

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