Elaine was born in Moosup, CT. on January 14, 1928 to Henry Dessert and Claire (Lavoie) Dessert. She married John Bliven on August 26, 1950 and raised two children.
Elaine will always be fondly remembered for her bright smile and sunny disposition. She would start a conversation with anyone, and all that met her knew that they had made a dear friend.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Teri Bliven, two grandchildren, Jennifer Wisdom-Smyth and Jeremy Wisdom, Jennifer’s husband Bryan and Jeremy’s wife, Taylor, as well as three great-grandchildren, John William Smyth, Cora Elaine Smyth, and Jacey Rose Wisdom.
She is predeceased by her husband John, her daughter Lorianne Wisdom and her son Gary Bliven.
On Monday, July 9, a Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 am at Our Lady of the Lakes church, 752 Norwich-Salem Turnpike, Oakdale, CT. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick Cemetery, on Depot Rd. in Uncasville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of the Lakes Music Ministry, at the address above. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory, please visit: www.montvillefuneralhome.com