Elaine Lea Lamica CLAREMONT — Elaine Lea Lamica, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Claremont, New Hampshire, on Aug. 3, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 18, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard and Gabriella (Michel) Shepard. Elaine graduated from Charlestown High School in the Cass of 1959. She married her husband, Leo Lamica, on May 15, 1965, who predeceased her. She 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, Massachusetts, for 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. She had worked in retail at Marsons Army Navy; she was a cobbler at Harry’s Shoe Barn; and worked for Gays Trucking in Bellows Falls. She is survived by her children; Brian Lamica and his wife, Marilou; Wendy Lamica Sprowl; Mark Lamica; and Lisa Lamica; grandchildren, Ethan Blanchard, Mary Sprowl, Q’orianka Lamica, Fionn Roseingrave and Keona Lamica; sister, Yolande Shepard-O’Keefe; and best friend, Carolyn Handley; as well as 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., in Claremont on Aug. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funeral home and Lamica family ask all attending the visitation to abide with all regulations and please wear a mask and use social distancing. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
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