Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith accomplished singer, of Fitchburg Fitchburg Mrs. Elaine (Rowe) Smith, of Fitchburg, died on Thursday, December 11 at Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster. She was born on April 21, 1922 in Bangor, Maine the only child of Elmer B. and Beulah (Cole) Rowe. She graduated from Bangor High School in 1939 and went on to Gordon College of Theology and Missions receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Theology in 1945. She was the wife of Robert George Smith who died on February 21, 2002. Mrs. Smith was a fourth grade teacher for twenty-nine years at the Ashby Elementary School. She shared her love of nature with her students and remained in contact with many of them after her retirement from teaching. She was a life member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association. Elaine was an accomplished singer, serving for many years as the soprano soloist of Rollstone Congregational Church in Fitchburg. She began her musical career at Gordon College as part of the Victory Trio during World War II. She was a member of the Audubon Society and led numerous nature and bird trips in the area. One of her favorite spots to bird was at Coggshall Park. She and her husband, Robert, were members of the Camera Club of Fitchburg. They both were frequent competitors and won many awards for their photographs. Elaine had her pictures on display at Epcot Center in Florida, as well as on brochures and state maps. Some of their pictures are currently on display at Rollstone Church. She leaves Kathleen Rowe of Ashburnham, Rebecca Pandiscio of Westminster, Sandra Waaramaa of Fitchburg and Elise Hendrickson of Elmhurst, Illinois as well as many friends. SMITH A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 17 at 2pm at Rollstone Congregational Church, Fitchburg. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Wellville, Inc. % Rollstone Congregational Church, 199 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 or to Rollstone Congregational Church.