Elaine Leah Romano's Obituary
Elaine Leah Romano, 85, passed away April 13, 2015. She was born October 30, 1929 in Wilton, Maine to the late Lester and Gwendolyn (Frost) Dakin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Romano; and her brother, Romanus “Pete” Dakin.
Elaine moved to Manatee County in 1968 from Auburn, Maine. She loved cooking, family gatherings and visiting cemeteries with late family members. She retired from Tropicana Glass Plant where she worked for 22 years and was a volunteer at the Parrish United Methodist 'Thrift Cottage'.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Deborah Perron and her husband Roy of Parrish; son, Brian Romano of Parrish; and brother, Sherburn Dakin (Peggy); several nephews, a niece and their families.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the Parrish United Methodist Church, Historic Chapel, 12180 US 301 N. Parrish, Florida 34219. Funeral will begin at 4:00 PM.
Additional services and burial will take place in Dixfield, Maine. Contributions may be made in Elaine’s honor to the Southeast Guide Dogs at www.guidedogs.org or any Veterans organization. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.skywaymemorial.com.
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