Elaine Louise King

PORTLAND – Elaine Louise King, 75, died at home on May 27, 2021, surrounded by her sisters.

Elaine was born on June 11, 1945. Elaine was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1963. Elaine worked at New England Telephone for 34 years, retiring in 1998.

She was a member of The Telephone Pioneers of America. Elaine was an active member and volunteered for St. Patrick’s Church.

She cared for her parents in their later years and enjoyed taking them home on yearly trips to Canada. Elaine enjoyed her daily crossword puzzles, outside yard work, outings with her sisters, along with the weekly card game. Her famous Christmas Eve party is a fond memory for so many! She was always there for support whenever needed! She will be deeply missed.

Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Byron and Anna King; infant brother, Thomas, sisters Carolyn King Thuotte, Jean King; and infant niece, Theresa Moody.

Survivors include three sisters, Theresa Murphy, Laura Moody (Merton), Mildred Knight; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; close friends Jackie Sellick and Donna Bennett.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dugan, Dr. Wrona, and their staff for their care and compassion.

At Elaine’s request there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. The Mass will be livestreamed at http://www.ladyofhopemaine.org

To view Elaine’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elaine’s memory to

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,

P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142,

Memphis TN 38148-0142

(please mention memorial ID 22457099);

or to the charity of your choice.