Published in the January 7, 2021 edition.
WAKEFIELD — The family of Elayne C. Fallica (Michaud), 66, of Wakefield is heartbroken to announce her peaceful passing at her home on Jan. 1, 2021.
Elayne was the daughter of Shirley A. Kelly (Meuse) of Reading and the late Kenneth G. Michaud of Salem. She was a loving mother to Nathan J. Fallica and Cheryl of Lynnfield, Marcelle F. Saurman and Christian of Winchester, and a cherished grandmother to Elise, John and Andrew Fallica, and Benjamin, Charlotte and Maeve Saurman. She is also survived by her brother W. Michael Michaud of North Reading and lifelong close friend William D. Curran of Wakefield. Also many nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Elayne was a longtime Wakefield resident, graduating from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1972. She later attended UMass Lowell and worked as an analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Elayne spent time volunteering for PAWS and My Brother’s Table in Lynn. She enjoyed Maine and traveling to Europe but loved spending time with her grandchildren the most.
Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield, on Friday, Jan. 8 from 3-7 p.m., with limited receiving family due to COVID-19 precautions. COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect. Those comfortable attending the visitation will be required to wear a mask and are asked to kindly pay their respects and exit the building to allow all visitors to greet the family.
A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion Street, Wakefield, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield, will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please forward your favorite memories of Elayne to her family.
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