August 6, 2024
Buzzell, Elaine M.
Elaine Marie Mellett, a beacon of light and resilience, passed away on August 1, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born on May 8, 1968, in Boston, Massachusetts, Elaine’s spirit and strength were evident from an early age. A proud graduate of the culinary arts program at Blue Hills Regional Technical Vocational High School, she had a varied career that included roles as a lunch lady at Dedham High School and a pastry decorator. Her culinary skills were most cherished in her famous chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies.
Elaine’s vibrant personality shone through her love of music and dance, particularly to the tunes of Rod Stewart, Donna Summer, and Stevie Nicks. Her joyful renditions of her favorite songs brought a smile to everyone around her.
Elaine also had a passion for sunbathing and would do anything to spend a few minutes in the sun, embracing its warmth on her skin. Just by looking at her you would assume she came from a sunny beach in Florida, but she was able to achieve her glow all year round in New England which is an impressive feat within itself.
Later in life, Elaine found joy in gardening. Being able to bring colorful new life into her community gave her peace and allowed her to express her artistic side.
Her nurturing nature extended past tending to her garden and expanded into her roles as a devoted mother and grandmother. Being the mother to Vanessa, Matt, and Amanda and grandmother to James and Georgia was the greatest source of pride in her life.
Elaine’s remarkable strength and positive outlook allowed her to overcome numerous adversities with grace. She faced life’s challenges with a light heart and an unyielding resilience, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew her.
She is survived by her children Vanessa, Matt, and Amanda; her son-in-law Parker Nelson; her grandchildren James and Georgia; her siblings Michael and James Mellett, Kelly Curtin, and Deborah Harrison; her half-sisters Katie and Nora Mellett; and her father and stepmother Michael and Karen Mellett. Elaine is reunited in heaven with her beloved mother Sandra Mellett, Helen Suddard, and her sister who was also gone too soon Lori Mellett.
Elaine’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her laughter, love, and unbreakable spirit will be dearly missed.
Visiting hours for Elaine will be held Friday, August 9th from 4 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Elaine’s family would appreciate donations to the Mass General Brigham Spaulding Rehabilitation Center.
Donations by mail can be sent to:
Spaulding Rehabilitation, Development Office
300 First Avenue, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02129
or donations online can be made at:
https://support.spauldingrehab.org/give/510836/#!/donation/checkout
Comments(7)
Elaine will be greatly missed by her neighbors at Doggett Circle. She was fun to be around and her smile brought lightness to our days. Her energy, enthusiasm and bravery were inspirational to us all. Our love and condolences to her family.
Elaine ,GOD needed you more everyone is heartbroken .I am so thankful and BLESSED that you were in my life Thankyou.Now you have your ANGEL WINGS .FLY FREE,just stay off my cloud!( (rolling stones)smile!you will be forever in my prayers.GOD BLESS .LOVE,Mary Anne& Lady.
You were the strongest woman I’ve ever had the privilege to know. The strength u showed this past year was remarkable! I’m so lucky to have known you and will miss you so very much. This place will never quite be the same without your positive look at life and how you loved unconditionally. Thanks for my beautiful memories
Elaine loved life, she had so many friends at Doggett Circle where I had the pleasure of meeting her! She was always smiling, she would make a rainy day sunny! She loved making people laugh! She will be missed by all those who had the chance to have such a beautiful person in their lives! May she rest in eternal peace and fly high!
Dear sweet Elaine always with a smile and so very loving to everyone. Rest easy now you can fly and be free of pain and anguish. I always admired your strength and courage enduring the past year. Rest in eternal peace and sincere condolences to her loving family.
Elaine Marie Buzzell was a fun-living & warm spirit who authentically loved her family, friends, and meeting new like-spirited people. I thankfully had the joy-full pleasure of meeting & fellowship with her through her sister Deborah L. Harrison (who is a dear spiritual fam member).
Though I’ll miss her effervescent spirit, I’ll cherish the conversations and laughter shared; and most importantly,I look forward to reconnecting with her in eternal life: HEAVEN.☺️
Dear Elaine will be deeply missed and love she was indeed a kind and loving individual I met Elaine through her sister Deborah I will be praying for strength for her family and friends and pray all where’d this accept JESUS into their hearts as there personal LORD AND SAVIOR because those who pray this prayer and mean it will be with GOD JESUS AND HOLY SPIRIT forever once they leave this earth SHALOM LOV DAYLE