Elaine Mellon Desmond

Elaine began her teaching career at Wilson School in Waterbury. She took time off from teaching to raise her two children and then returned to teaching at St. Lucy's School. Most of her career was spent as a Kindergarten and 1st Grade teacher at Walsh School, where she was a WTA representative. She retired from education in 2004 and became a member of the Waterbury Retired Educators Association, as well as, Waterbury Retired Teacher Association.

Elaine was a very selfless woman. She was always the first person to help out the new teachers, and always the friend there for you in your time of need. Most ofall, she delighted in her time spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren, as well as, her sister, cousins, and dearest friends. Family always came first. She provided support and kindness to all those around. She attended every game, show, and event for her grandchildren. She also always looked forward to family gatherings, dinners, holidays, and celebrations with those she loved so greatly.

Elaine loved to travel with her husband and best friend, John. She treasured their trips to Pennsylvania and Maine each year, their annual trips with her friends, and her trips to Europe, especially Scotland, Ireland, and Austria. Her most cherished trips were those taken to Chatham, Mass., every year with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 53 years, Elaine leaves two children, John M. Desmond of Wolcott, and Jill Diorio and her husband Michael of Watertown; her sister, Patricia Danaher of Prospect; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Meghan, Alexa, Ashlyn, and J.T., who will carry on her legacy of kindness, friendship, generosity, and family.

Funeral services for Elaine will be held Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. from Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main St, to St. John the Evangelist Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Burial of ashes will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Platt Road. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning 8:30-9:30 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines at the funeral home, church, and cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Elaine's name may be made to the Idiopathic Pulmonary Foundation, 21301 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste 320 PMB 226, Estero, FL 33928.