Elaine Caroline Marchessault

Our loving mother Elaine Caroline (Kijak) Marchessault ascended into Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus on December 13, 2023, at the age of 82. Her laughter, bright smile, and passion to serve her community through her various clubs will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She became a "MOM" to many and loved by ALL throughout the years and enjoyed traveling and gathering with many friends.

Elaine was born in New Bedford, MA on December 15, 1940, to parents Lillian and Mitchell Kijak. She grew up loving the shore and all her hometown had to offer. After graduating High School, she had a short stint in a teacher's college, but decided to marry and raise a family, traversing from Massachusetts, to New York, and then finally settling in Thousand Oaks, CA in 1970. Upon becoming a single mother with 5 children, she started her career with American Hawaiian Steamship Company of Westlake Village in 1972, quickly climbing into higher positions with her hard work and positive attitude. She retired from California Water Service Company as the Westlake Village District Manager in 2003.

She was very involved in her community and was a proud member of Rotary International of Westlake Village, receiving various awards and served as president in 1999-2000. She was involved in the Community Leaders Association at Cal Lutheran University, where she was the recipient of The Hamm Award in 2000.

She loved to walk her dogs, travel, have lunches with many friends, read, needlepoint, and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She always made sure the needs of her children were taken care of when she could afford it, and that they learned the art of hard work and perseverance.

Elaine was a loving mother, "nana", great grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her 5 children, Michael (Debi) Marchessault, Kathleen (Mike) Reardon, Kevin (Laura) Marchessault, John (Stacie) Marchessault, Michele (Terry) Weyman, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Brother Richard (JoAnn) Kijak, Nephew Stephan Kijak, Niece Julie Mockabee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Elaine's name to Alzheimer's Association, or Rotary International.

A celebration of life will be hosted by her family on February 3, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. located at Lighthouse Church, 3353 Old Conejo Rd. Newbury Park CA. 91320 Reception to follow.