I am one of Elaine’s cousins originally from Boston. Our mothers were sisters and we were the first two children from that side of the family. We spent a lot of time together. You see, in those early years she was like a big sister. Even then I can remember she was always the best at everything she attempted. 
She loved to shop, find bargains, and rummage through antique shops. Elaine, had what we call in the business, “ a good eye “. She had great taste and passion for creative art and expression. Elaine was so proud of her New England Boston roots and prized all those little things like fried clams, Lobster rolls, Boston cream pie and a New England boiled dinner. She loved those things from her memories as a child. 
Elaine Bennett Madrid has gone to place where there is no more Chemo, no more days of recovery, no more bad news from the doctor. By every definition she was heroic in her ability to deal with such a difficult task. She is in a better place now in our hearts and memories. We will remember her great sense of humor, her New England obsession, her soft spoken sweet disposition, her incredible creative talent and good taste.. She will be missed, but her spirit will be with us a lifetime. I feel so lucky to have had her as my cousin. 

Elaine was a beautiful, creative, witty soul.  I will miss her.

I will never forget Elaine. She was a burst of light. I knew her with that old six degrees of separation. It seems we had a mutual dear friend and didn’t realize for some time. She was so talented and full of life. In February we went to one of her favorite Chinese restaurants for a girlfriend dinner and she enjoyed herself immensely. She was very open about her condition and I admired her so very much. I will miss her spirit. I will miss her sense of fun and style. What an amazing person not to be forgotten. She fought a very brave battle ❤️❌⭕️

I feel very fortunate to have met Elaine, a quality person, who loved to have a good time even when she wasn't feeling well.  She was  such an inspiration to me.  I was honored that she took me in as an "auntie" and part of her birthday girls lunch group. 

I met Elaine in high school, 1963 or 1964. We had a great group of friends and feel so happy to have had those friendships endure.  We will miss you my friend.

Elaine and I have been friends for 36 years.  Elaine always knew where to find the best antique malls, gift/decor stores and thrift stores.  She always seemed to know someone that worked there or the shop owners purchased rubber stamps or buttons from her.  No one was a stranger to Elaine.  She lived for the hunt.  She kept lists of special items she knew friends wanted and was more than happy to hunt for those items.  I'll always remember Elaine's stylish quirky way of dressing.  She could pull together a Chartreuse green outfit with touches of raspberry color and look fabulous.  For the last 11 years she had just the right hat to go with each outfit.  Another stand out was her brightly colored spring shaped jewelry, jewelry that looked like dice, or even odd shaped smooth inlaid wood.  But the most unusual was jewelry she made out of yarn and buttons.  She was such a creative soul, good friend and thoughtful person.  She was a wonderful chosen Auntie to our Erika.  Oh, my dear Elaine, I'm missing you so much.  Your constant smile, our long phone calls, your strong stamina that kept you trying everything your doctor's recommended without a single complaint.  I know you're in heaven now smiling down on us.  Until we meet again.  Muah

I have never been a close friend of Elaine,  though I have spent some fun days with her in the past 10 years. We met through a mutual friend. 
Elaine was just good.  A truly beautiful soul. In 10 years I never heard one mean word.
She never complained about her illness. She never said why me? 
I have to say Elaine was the bravest little soldier I have ever met.
The world was a better place with her.

There are too many to pick out just one, but the best are memories from the AZ stamp convention.  So many adventures, escapades, power shopping, and wonderful meals, usually accompanied with bouts of hysterical laughter.  I will always remember and cherish those.  It was something I looked forward to every year.   I will always think of Elaine as the sister I never had, and keep her in my heart always.

Too many memories to choose from just one and call it a favorite. But flashes of memory come when I think of Pink Squirrels, martinis (my first) at Del Mar, Heidi - The Wonder Dog scooting her fanny on the floor at Elaine's stamp store in Brea, teaching and demoing for her at stamp shows, her attending our wedding, thoughtful gifts she found while hunting for unique objects, her easy laugh, broad smile and keen sense of humor, art retreats in Washington, her quiet and thoughtful grace, her generosity and wonderfully askew look at life and art. We lost a friend, mentor, friend, family member and dearly loved human with her passing. There will be only one Elaine Madrid and the world is not a bright without her in it. 

Much love to her family. Know that your pain is shared by so many.

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Elaine B Madrid

21 février 1949 – 5 avril 2019

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

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