Elaine Skoler, 88, of West Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021, after a short illness. Born during a solar eclipse on August 31, 1932, Elaine was the daughter of the late Morris and Mollie Singer, and the sister of the late Stanley Singer. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, NY, and Hunter College in New York City, and studied journalism as a graduate student at the University of Illinois.
Elaine’s early career included stints as an assistant director of research for a public relations firm in New York City, and as an editor for a trade magazine publisher. She met her husband Edward Skoler (1927-2015) during a vacation on Nantucket. They made their home in Springfield, MA.
As her children grew older, Elaine went back to work—first as a researcher for the Springfield newspapers, then as the editor of the Valley Vane, the Valley Bank employee newsletter. After moving to the Cape in 1972, she worked in Congressman Gerry Studds’ Hyannis office for many years.
Elaine was a Renaissance woman. She was a potter, a needle pointer, a book maker, and a quilt maker whose work was featured in many local exhibits. She was a Scrabble queen and a crossword puzzle devotee. She was a world traveler and a patron of the arts. She was an avid gardener and a fantastic cook. She was an active member of the Cape Cod Synagogue, and a stalwart volunteer for good causes. She hardly ever missed a meeting of her book group in over 40 years, and she loved a glass of wine at happy hour.
Elaine is survived by daughters Deena Skoler of Hyannis and Jane Skoler (Tom Shoff) of Berkeley, CA; cousin Lenore Glaser of Jamaica Plain, MA; brother-in-law George Skoler of Danbury, CT; nieces Dina Singer, Judi Masci, Ellen Garfing, and Lisa Uffer; nephews Steven, Fred, and Richard Skoler; numerous extended family members; and dear friends of all ages and from all walks of life.
Graveside service at Mosswood Cemetery, Cotuit, on Friday, June 4 at 11AM, with reception at Cape Cod Synagogue to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Cod Synagogue, Duffy Health Center, or the food bank of your choice.
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