Obituary: Elaine Lea Lamica

Elaine Lea Lamica, 77
Elaine Lea Lamica died at her home in Claremont, N.H., on Aug. 3 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 77.
Elaine was born on Oct. 18, 1942, in Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Howard and Gabriella (Michel) Shepard. She graduated from Charlestown High School with the class of 1959. She married Leo Lamica on May 15, 1965; he predeceased her.
Elaine was a great mom and grandma. She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her grandkids. She loved to crotchet, cook, and play bingo. She loved the ocean and lived right near it, in Hull, for 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church.
Elaine had worked in retail at Marsons Army Navy and was a cobbler at Harry’s Shoe Barn; she also worked for Gays Trucking in Bellows Falls, Vt.
She is survived by her children Brian Lamica and his wife, Marilou, Wendy Lamica Sprowl, Mark Lamica, and Lisa Lamica; her grandchildren Ethan Blanchard, Mary Sprowl, Q’orianka Lamica, Fionn Roseingrave, and Keona Lamica; her sister, Yolande Shepard-O’Keefe; and her best friend, Carolyn Handley. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Bill Shepard.
Walk-through calling hours will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad St., Claremont, on Aug. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funeral home and Lamica family ask all attending the visitation to abide by all regulations, wear masks, and practice social distancing.  
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.