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- [S2916] White-Venuto Funeral Home, 16 July 2011; obituary; Elaine McQuiston Michael.
Memorial for Elaine McQuiston Michael
Born in Newburgh, NY on Feb. 12, 1927
Departed on Jul. 13, 2011 and resided in Town of Newburgh, NY.
Visitation:Friday, Jul. 15, 2011
Service:Saturday, Jul. 16, 2011
Cemetery:Woodlawn Cemetery
Elaine McQuiston Michael a lifelong area resident of the Town of Newburgh entered into rest suddenly July 13, 2011 at St. Luke's/Cornwall Hospital- Newburgh Campus. She was 84.
The daughter of the late Raymond B. and Aleida (Sadie) King McQuiston, Elaine was born February 12, 1927 in Newburgh.
Elaine was a member of The Eastern Star, American Legion Post 52, Little Britain Grange and the Ladies of the Shrine, Cypress Temple in Albany. She belonged to these organizations for 50 years.
In her earlier years she worked at Woolworth's on River Rd, Stroocks and she retired from the A&P in Montgomery where she retired as a cashier. Elaine had a happy go lucky personality, which earned her the nickname "Bubbles'.
Elaine married the love of her life Walter "Fred" Michael on July 18, 1947 after a courtship of four years and were happily married for 64 years. They were each others soul mates. They were always together. She always thought of others first. She loved to decorate the house and her yard for the enjoyment of her family. Elaine constantly worked in her yard and flower beds and took pride in the appearance of her property. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was always so full of life. She always loved to have all the holidays and picnics at her home with her family which meant the world to her.
The great grandchildren loved to go to Nanny's house to play card, dominoes and riding their bikes and just loved her company.
Survivors include her devoted husband Walter F. Michael, daughters Linda Bowen and husband Ken and Elaine Wilson and husband Eddie all of the Town of Newburgh. Grandchildren; Dawn Lopez, Erica Bowen, Crystal Alvarez, Eddie Wilson, and Laura Wilson. Great Grandchildren; Kylie Johnson Alyssa Lopez, Samuel Alvarez, Shayne Lopez, Katiana Alvarez, Abner Alvarez, Mariano Wilson and Andrew Kingsley. Sisters; Dorothy Norvell, Marion Thorne, Beulah Carpenter, and a brother Myron McQuiston. Her beloved pets; Tisha and Kitty Cat.
Elaine was predeceased by her brothers, Ralph McQuiston and Earl McQuiston, sisters; Evelyn Langlitz and Ruth Patterson.
Visitation to which family and friends are invited will be Friday, July 15, 2011 from 4 - 8 PM at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rte 32) , Newburgh, NY.
Funeral service will be held 1 PM, Saturday, July 16, at the funeral home with Rev. Ernie Mossl officiating. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.
In Lieu of flowers kindly make donations to Town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 7163, Newburgh, NY 12550.
- [S2917] 1930 Census for Orange County, New York, Newburgh Township; 79; p. 5A, line 43; dwelling 117, family 117; Raymond McQuiston; 17 July 2011.
Year: 1930; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: 1633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 889.0.
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Abt 1892 - Yes, date unknown
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