Elaine was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, on Feb. 26, 1947, to loving parents, Gerard and Pauline Fecteau. She was raised in Biddeford where she attended local schools. Elaine studied at Mercy Hospital to become a registered nurse and worked locally in several health care facilities throughout her 40-year career. She wed Donald Crepeau on May 27, 1972, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage while raising two sons. Elaine was a loving and nurturing wife and mother, who accompanied her husband through their life ventures and milestones while ensuring wonderful childhoods and opportunities to succeed for her two sons. Whether it was helping her husband in business or attending her sons’ sports games, Elaine supported her family wholeheartedly.
Elaine was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching her TV shows while completing crossword puzzles. She also delighted in her favorite computer games and reading.
She is survived by: her husband, Donald Crepeau, of Biddeford; her son, Mark Crepeau, and his wife, Andrea, of Nashua, New Hampshire; and son, Tim Crepeau, and his wife, Keri, of Orlando, Florida. She also has a grandson, Michael Hartford, of Orlando, Florida.
Elaine’s life was enriched by her many relatives and friends that she made throughout her life. She had many fond memories of family gatherings with her aunts, uncles, and cousins whom she dearly loved. Many of her weekends involved lively card games and get togethers with friends throughout the years.
Services and burial will take place in the spring. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330 or to the American Cancer Society, New England Division Inc., 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
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