She was the wife of the late John F. Seddon (Ret. Battalion Chief, PFD). Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Anna E. (Erler) Maynert.
Elaine worked as a clerk for the Providence School Department for 22 years before retiring. She was a founding member of Washington Park Citizens Assoc., a volunteer for PTO, Dollars for Scholars, and Girl Scouts. She was always an active community member.
Elaine was the loving mother of Kathy A. Nealon (John), Donna S. Nabb (George), and Susan M. Keimig (John). She also leaves seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandson, and one great-grandson. She was the sister of Carolyn A. Goodrich and the late Melvyn W. Maynert and Dr. Everett W. Maynert.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. Burial will follow in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Health Hospice Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
A live streaming of the Mass may be found on the parish website: https://livestream.com/stm/stm-funeral