Friday, March 15th.
She was born in Griswold, CT to the late Fredrick Shaw and Louella (Medbery) Meech. She married her
beloved husband Paul Monroe who predeceased her.
She was predeceased by her siblings; Myrtle Milefski, Helen Medbury, Donald Shaw and survived by her
sister in law Marion Shaw.
Elaine was a loving mother to her children; Connie Lanoue(deceased), Gail Ellal, Tammy Ellal, Linda Ellal
(deceased), Tracey Monroe and foster daughter Jessica Milefski. She had several grandchildren; Walter
Ellal and wife Laura, Robert Aubin Jr., Paul Aubin, Robert Chabotte and wife, Angela Paradis (deceased),
Michael Monroe and wife Kelly, Jason Monroe and wife Carol, and Chrystal Ellal. She is also survived by
17 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
She was known to most as “Nan or Nanny”. She lived a humble life, filled with love despite her own
tragic personal events. She touched the life of many people by opening her heart and home to
everyone.
She will be greatly missed but there is solace knowing she is in a place free of pain and suffering. She can
look down upon all of those she loved while reconnecting with family and friends who have passed
before her.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22nd from 5pm-8pm at Church & Allen Funeral Home, 136
Sachem St., Norwich, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
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