Elaine A. Simmons, 74, of Nobleboro, passed away on the afternoon of Sept. 30 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born on Feb. 24, 1943 in Damariscotta, she was the daughter of the late Rufus E. Sr. and Barbara H. (Standish) Teele. On Dec. 31, 1962 she married Odway Simmons.
Elaine was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in Newcastle, and worked throughout her life in patient care, including time at the Lincoln Home. She loved to sew, cook and entertain, especially hosting dinner parties.
In addition to her husband of 54 years, Odway Simmons of Nobleboro, Elaine is survived by daughter, Mecca Sue Simmons of Burnham; son, Henry Beston Simmons of Nobleboro; brothers, Ken Teele and wife Helen, Rufus Teele Jr. and wife Cathy, David and Joan Teele, and Tom and Debbie Teele; sisters, Ellen and Frank Wiggins, and Rita and Dana Simmons; many nieces, nephews and friends; and her beloved dog, Ranger.
A service scheduled for the morning of Sat., Oct. 14 has been postponed. When rescheduled, a service announcement will be published.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Elaine’s memory to Faith Baptist Church, 144 Mills Rd., Newcastle, ME 04553; or the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
