Passed away peacefully and with dignity on Sunday, September 27, 2009, after a long and courageous battle. Left to miss her forever are her daughters: Patti (Dave) Nelson and Cassandra Aucoin (Richard Burke); her sisters: Marie Aucoin (Frank Crocker), Patricia (Gary) Drake; her brothers: Wayne O’Quinn, Terry (Sandra) O’Quinn and Gerard (Elizabeth) O’Quinn. Elaine was a much loved aunt by her cherished nieces and nephews; love and thanks are also extended to Elaine’s many kind and devoted friends. Especially loved and appreciated are Henry Gaudon (Judy) and Larry Welsh (Peggy), also “Uncle” Rex Welsh. Predeceased by her mother Christina O’Quinn, 2002 and her father William O’Quinn, 2008. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the special doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Treatment Center and the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit for their kind and compassionate care. Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will continue at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Lourdes, NL on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish at 10 a.m. followed by interment at the West Bay Cemetery in Tea Cove, NL. Flowers are appreciated or donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Health Care Foundation, Leonard A. Miller Centre. Anyone wishing to send messages of condolences or to sign the memorial guest book may visit www.carnells.com