Elaine J. Gurney

CLINTON – Elaine J. Gurney, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Lakewood Continuing Care after a short illness.

Elaine was born on Oct. 19, 1944, in Waterville, Maine. She was the youngest daughter of eleven siblings of the late Fortunat and Julia Poulin. She attended school in the Town of Clinton and graduated in 1962 from Clinton High School.

She started her workforce journey, following in the footsteps of her beloved sister Rita. As her family grew, she became a stay-at-home mom and wife. Once she returned to the work force, she was known to provide consistent care and wellness towards others and quickly gained the nickname Meme (grandmother). The nickname was so prevalent, she had it on her license plate.

Elaine’s hobbies were playing cards at the kitchen table, especially cribbage, while also playing in many tournaments. She also enjoyed bowling with her teammates in Waterville and playing Bingo with family and friends at Abenaki and Yonder Hill campground.

Elaine shared her time and love with many friends and family. She enjoyed being a “snowbird” with her very special companion Robert Hinman. Elaine and Richard Poulin were the definition of brother-sister inspiration. Wanitta Witham, best of friends and Bob and Rita Rediker were second parents and especially enjoyed her grandchildren, which brought her immense joy.

She was predeceased by her parents, Fortunat and Julia Poulin; sisters, Evelyn Myshrall, Jeannette Gross, Oliviette Zieninski, Rita Rediker; brothers, Fernand (Pit) Poulin, Rolland (Gus) Poulin, Wallace (Walter) Poulin, Norman Poulin, Richard Poulin and spouses, Norris Braley, Roger McAllister and Richard Gurney

She is survived by her companion, who was always by her side, Robert Hinman; son Kevin Braley and wife Dottie, daughter Karen and husband Michael Falla, daughter Lisa (McAllister) and husband Larry McGrew, brothers-in-law, Archie “Bob” Rediker, sisters-in-law, Ellen Moody, Barbara Poulin, Betty Poulin; grandchildren, Damien Braley and wife Amanda, Jamie O’Keeffe and wife Jerene, Samuel Falla and husband Cedrick, Cameron Falla and wife Taylor, Graylon McGrew and Colton McGrew; great grandchild Owen Falla; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family sends their deepest heartfelt thank you to Robert Hinman, Jeff Rediker and a special thank you to Lakewood Continuing Care.

A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, Waterville, 8 Elm Street, Waterville where memories of Elaine may be shared, and an online register book can be signed by visiting http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.