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Elaine Joy Obituary
Farnum Joy, 79
NEW GLOUCESTER -- Elaine Farnum Joy, 79, died Friday May 6. Born Feb. 3, 1932 in New Gloucester the daughter of H. Wilbur and Jeanette Libby Farnum. She married the love of her life, Burton A. Joy of New Gloucester on May 5, 1950. She attended New Gloucester schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1950.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory and his wife Katherine Veazie Joy of New Gloucester and Timothy and wife Anita Cote Joy of New Gloucester, daughter, Benita and husband Gerard Deschaine of Bangor; grandchildren, Jennifer & Darin Larochelle; great-grandchildren, Emily and Tyler, Laura & Steve Wilson, Alex and Anna, Michele Deschaine, Rebecca & Nick Parent, Melanie Joy, and Stephen Joy; and several nieces and nephews; and a very special sister-in -law, Beverly Leighton. Also special cousin Judy McDonald.
At Elaine's request no visiting hours or funeral. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday May 13 at Upper Gloucester Cemetery Chaplin Mary Whitney will officiate.
Thanks to all involved with care.
Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
In lieu of flowers donations
please make donations to:
'New Lungs for George'
Katahdin Federal Credit Union
c/o: Debbie Girsa
1000 Central Street
Millinocket, ME 04462 or
online at www.newlungsforgeorge.org
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Karen Hodsdon
May 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Elaine's family. I first met Burt and Elaine when they began camping at Moose Pond and I will cherish the memories of all the good times we had there with our pot luck suppers and card playing. Whenever I came to visit Elaine at home ,we always went out to lunch and had quality time reminising. I am saddened by her loss but realize she is free from pain and is with her beloved Burt.
Again my deepest sympathy.
Diane (Ann) (Russell) Cordell
May 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Tim, Greg and Benita and their families on the death of your Mother, a great friend and neighbor. She will always be remembered.
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