1940 - 2021
U.S. Navy ~ Vietnam War Visitation
November 12, 20219:00 AM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
November 12, 202110:00 AM
Holy Family Parish, 75 Chamberlain St., Lowell, MA
Mrs. Elaine Kierce Robinson of Lowell, MA died Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital.
She was married to the late Mr. Frank T. Robinson who died May 17, 2009. Born in Lowell, MA on October 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Dorothy (Roarke) Kierce of Lowell, MA. She was a graduate of Lowell High School with the class of 1958.
Elaine proudly served with the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corp Wave at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA during the Vietnam War.
She retired in 2002 from Raytheon where she worked as an assembler.
She was a communicant of Holy Family Parish of Lowell, MA.
She was a member of Unit #17 Old Ironsides, Waves Nationals. Elaine enjoyed quilting, skiing, dancing and, especially, traveling in the United States with her beloved husband.
Elaine is survived by a son, James Ntapalis and his wife, Andrea of Scottsdale, AZ; a stepson, Frank Robinson of Lowell, MA; three grandchildren, George Ntapalis, Patrick and Daniel Robinson; two sisters, Beverly Ntapalis of Dracut, MA and Dorothy and her husband Walter McGrath of Tewksbury, MA; four brothers, Bernard Kierce of Keene, NH, Richard Kierce of Dracut, MA, Joseph P. Kierce of Lowell, MA, Robert Kierce and his wife Janice of Tyngsboro, MA; a sister-in-law, Sandi Kierce of TN, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was the sister of the late Frank H. Kierce of TN.
At her request there will be no Visiting hours. Funeral Fri. at 9am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 10am at Holy Family Parish in Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Nancy Montbleau
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So sorry to see that Elaine has passed. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. Deepest sympathy to her family.
Nancy Montbleau
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So sorry to hear about Elaine’s passing. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. Deepest sympathy to her family. Nancy Montbleau
Dottie & Ernie Dumas
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Elaine lived life spreading joy to everyone she met. Elaine will be missed but will always remember what fun she was to be around.
Jillian Carter
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I will hold you in my heart forever. You will be so missed. Love you sweet angel❤️
Judi Beilen
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I didn’t have Elaine as a friend for long but will be forever in my heart such a kind loving person. I will truly miss her.
Lynne Mendes
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Elaine you will be missed. We had so much fun. I still laugh at the things we did together. Your Beach party’s were the best. Everyone loved you, you had a big heart ❤️. Sending prayers and Hugs to your family ?❤️? Love you. Elaine.
GinaMarie Doherty
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Elaine was a very proud and sweet military sister. We served together in Unit 118 Military Women Across the Nation. I will miss her. Prayers of comfort for all the family ⚓?⚓
Donna Lamarche
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So sorry for the loss of Elaine, she was amazing lady and will be greatly missed???
Patricia Denny
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Elaine, you were a sweet wise lady that was nice to talk to and see a few times. MWAN Unit #118 will dearly miss you and would like to thank-you for your service. RIP now as you are now with your comrades and family members that await for you.
President of MWAN Unit # 118 Ocean State
Patricia Denny
Barbara a Hawley
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I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. We had many fun times at Conferences, Conventions and unit meetings for WAVES National. What a hoot she was! She is missed.