Elaine Ione Wood

Elaine Ione Wood, 74, of Dockham Shore Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Elaine was born on April 9, 1951, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late George Wright and Jacqueline (Smith) Wright. Elaine graduated from Hollis High School and received her Associates Degree from White Pines College. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, boating and most importantly being with her family. Elaine was the kind of person who moved through life with quiet grace. She believed that family always came first, making sure her daughters and family were the most important parts of her life. Upon the arrival of her grandson Cole, Elaine found yet another opportunity to embrace and nurture the newest member of the family. The profound connection they shared was a testament to Elaine’s enduring legacy of love and devotion to those she held dear. Her influence was also felt by her extended family through her planning, organizing, and scheduling of family gatherings. These personal efforts succeeded in establishing a true closeness of family that continues today. In every home, whether it was in Florida, Minnesota, South Carolina, or New Hampshire, Elaine effortlessly created a warm and welcoming environment. Her steadfast compassion and inner strength were hallmarks of her character, enabling her to understand that the essence of life is love itself. This profound sentiment will undoubtedly continue to resonate within the hearts of her family for generations to come. Elaine’s departure has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who cherished her. Yet, her spirit will endure, as her beautiful presence remains with us, guiding and comforting her loved ones for the rest of their days.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Duane Wood; her daughters Kiley Tauro and her husband Troy, of Bedford, NH, and April Wood, of Gilford, NH; two sisters, Beverly Olean and her husband Dave, of Lebanon, ME, and Joyce Wright, of South Burlington, VT; her grandchild Cole Tauro; and three nieces and two nephews. In addition to her parents, Elaine is predeceased by her sister Wendee Wright.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at the First Congregational Church, 4 Highland St, Meredith, NH, immediately followed by a Celebration of Her Life in the Carriage House at Church Landing, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH. Flower arrangements can be made with Prescott’s Florist in Laconia, NH. For those who wish to make a memorial donation, one can be made in Elaine’s name to her hospice provider, Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.