Cynthia Marie Veilleux Elias

BENTON – Cynthia Marie Veilleux Elias, 81, of Benton died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, with her family by her side.

Cindy was born in Waterville on Sept. 8, 1941, the daughter of Kenneth and Violet Drowns. She grew up in Fairfield and was a graduate of Lawrence High School where she was a majorette.

Cindy married the love of her life, Richard J. Elias, Sr. on Jan. 13, 1960. If anyone knew them, you witnessed the love and adoration they had for one another. They had celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary prior to Richard’s death. During their marriage, they raised four children.

She was a homemaker and worked part-time at Colby College in dining services for over 45 years. She was an active member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church for many years and served on the Rosary Sodality.

Cindy loved to entertain, always ready for a celebration, party, or dance. She loved her family, friends, and neighbors. Christmas was her favorite holiday; nothing was ever too extravagant. She also enjoyed her many trips to the Maine coast.

She was predeceased by her parents; and husband, Richard.

Cindy is survived by her sisters Thamera and Deborah; two sons, Richard Elias Jr. and wife Nancy of Portland, David Elias and wife Kelly of Oakland, two daughters, Victoria Littlefield and husband Tim of Florida, and Gayle Misner-Elias and husband Michael of Benton; her cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Kristy, Pilar, Nicholas, Kenneth, Benjamin, Anika, Simon, Sarah Grace, Isaac, and Elijah; great-grandchild, Nolan.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2 at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton St., Waterville. Interment will proceed immediately following services at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville. A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church Hall following interment.

An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers,

donations in her memory may be made to

St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church,

3 Appleton St.

Waterville, ME 04901


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