Lifelong resident of Chelsea, Elaine entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, November 7, 2020, at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett, after a brief illness.  She passed away one day after her 84 ^th birthday.  Born and raised in Chelsea, she is the daughter of the late John "Salty" A. Cummings, Sr. and Hilda (Howell).  Elaine attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1954.  Elaine was a retired records clerk from the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Boston.  She dedicated over 22 years of service before retiring in 2001.  Elaine was an avid reader.  She loved the beach and sunbathing in the warmth of the sun.  Her happiest time was her yearly vacation to Hampton Beach with her whole family.  Elaine will be greatly missed by her family and all those who loved her.

Elaine was the devoted mother of James W. Murphy and his wife Barbara of Dunbarton, NH, Karen L. Murphy of Woburn, William G. Murphy and his wife Ann of Waltham.  Sister of the late John "Gus" A. Cummings, Jr.  Elaine is also survived by her much loved grandchildren, Daniel, Katherine, Ashley, Alyssa, Sean and her great granddaughter, Kylie.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Elaine's visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Thursday, November 12 ^th from 10:00 - 12:00 Noon.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Funeral Services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon.  Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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