Elaine S. Sinclair (1949-2016)

Elaine S. Sinclair passed away peacefully at age 67 on Sept. 18, 2016 which was her Daddy’s birthday. He would have been 91. Her only illness was Infectious Happiness which was very contagious and spread to everyone with whom she came in contact.

Elaine was born in Waterville on July 23, 1949, to Roland and Anita Sinclair.

She loved life and people, making everyone her best friend. She grew up in Smithfield/Oakland area with her parents, then lived in Winslow with her sister Barbara Butler. For the last three years of her life she was cared for by nephew and niece Dana and April Sawtelle in Vassalboro. Their daughters Alainie and Lilly and son Dana Michael Sawtelle loved and treated her like a sister. Their entire family opened their home and hearts to her and made her feel like the Queen she was and she loved them in return.

Elaine attended Hilltop School as a young girl. She worked at Ken-A-Set in Waterville many years and then went daily to Muskie Center until a few months ago. She loved going places with her family, one dollar bills, chocolate ice cream, spaghetti-meatballs, saltine crackers, chips and chocolate milk. She spent endless hours listening to her many records. Her favorite song was The Ballard of the Green Beret. Elaine was convinced that there was a soldier named Ray (as in green Ba-RAY) and she was determined to marry him. This was a daily wish and she had his picture nearby at all times. She won many bowling trophies and participated in Special Olympics. Elaine attended the Fairfield First Baptist Church and loved her church family.

Elaine was predeceased by a brother George and her parents.

She is survived by two sisters and their husbands; Carol and Mike Ouellette of Pittsfield and Barbara and Ken Butler of Waterville. Also a brother and wife; Mike and Mary Sinclair of Brewer. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Fairfield First Baptist Church on 12 Newhall St. followed by refreshments prepared by the ladies of the church. The burial will at the Village Cemetery on Peltoma Ave in Pittsfield at a later date.

The family would like to thank Hospice and all the wonderful people who helped in her care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fairfield First Baptist Church.

Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

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