1952
Elaine
2022
Elaine (Zapor) Kane
November 12, 1952 — February 9, 2022
Elaine Kane Obituary
Elaine (Zapor) Kane, 69, of Coventry, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hartford Hospital after a long journey with bladder cancer. She was born in Hartford on November 12, 1952 to Florence and William Zapor. Elaine was raised in Newington where she graduated from Newington High in 1971. Shortly after high school Elaine started a job at the Aetna and bought a house on her own in Coventry where she was a long-time resident of 40 years. After working at the Aetna she raised her 2 children for many years until entering back into the workforce. She was a dedicated employee working in banking where she met many longtime friends. Elaine ended up retiring from Savings Institute and a part time job at Big Y in 2019 due to her illness when she was diagnosed in 2018. Elaine was an active community member where she volunteered in school classrooms, band boosters, and at her church of St. Mary’s as a CCD teacher. She was always eager to help where she could. Elaine was very independent and a hard worker throughout her life. Although the cancer stopped her from working it did not stop Elaine from living her life and making memories with family and friends. Elaine enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and would attend as many activities they were in as she could, she spent many great times with family and friends and recently traveled cross country with her friend over the summer of 2021. So many memories through the years that meant so much to Elaine.
Elaine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Derek Kjellquist of Andover and son Jonathan Kane of Coventry; brother and sister-in-law William and Valerie Zapor of Newington; step-sister Paula Foley and her husband Christopher Foley of South Windsor; step-brother Peter and his wife Alice of Old Lyme; her adored grandchildren, Brianna, Haley and Blake Kjellquist; her beloved goddaughter, Stephanie Schumacher; along with nieces and nephews; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Elaine was predeceased by her father, William Zapor; mother, Florence Baril; step-father Leonard Baril; nephews, Christopher Zapor and Matthew Foley.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Kamradt and all of his office staff (Lou), Hartford Hospital infusion centers and the staff on CB2 at Hartford Hospital along with her Hospice team for providing Elaine with such care and compassion in her last moments with us and reminding her that she was an inspiration. Elaine was so appreciative of all the love and support she had throughout her journey from professionals, family and friends. She did not lose her battle, she fought to the very end so strong with grace and confidence.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 22nd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Street, Willimantic. Burial will be at a later date to be determined by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coventry High School Music Boosters, 78 Ripley Hill Rd, Coventry, CT 06238.
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Elaine (Zapor) Kane, 69, of Coventry, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hartford Hospital after a long journey with bladder cancer. She was born in Hartford on November 12, 1952 to Florence and William Zapor. Elaine was raised in Newington where she graduated from Newington High in 1971. Shortly after high school Elaine started a job at the Aetna and bought a house on her own in Coventry where she was a long-time resident of 40 years. After working at the Aetna she raised her 2 children for many years until entering back into the workforce. She was a dedicated employee working in banking where she met many longtime friends. Elaine ended up retiring from Savings Institute and a part time job at Big Y in 2019 due to her illness when she was diagnosed in 2018. Elaine was an active community member where she volunteered in school classrooms, band boosters, and at her church of St. Mary’s as a CCD teacher. She was always eager to help where she could. Elaine was very independent and a hard worker throughout her life. Although the cancer stopped her from working it did not stop Elaine from living her life and making memories with family and friends. Elaine enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and would attend as many activities they were in as she could, she spent many great times with family and friends and recently traveled cross country with her friend over the summer of 2021. So many memories through the years that meant so much to Elaine.
Elaine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Derek Kjellquist of Andover and son Jonathan Kane of Coventry; brother and sister-in-law William and Valerie Zapor of Newington; step-sister Paula Foley and her husband Christopher Foley of South Windsor; step-brother Peter and his wife Alice of Old Lyme; her adored grandchildren, Brianna, Haley and Blake Kjellquist; her beloved goddaughter, Stephanie Schumacher; along with nieces and nephews; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Elaine was predeceased by her father, William Zapor; mother, Florence Baril; step-father Leonard Baril; nephews, Christopher Zapor and Matthew Foley.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Kamradt and all of his office staff (Lou), Hartford Hospital infusion centers and the staff on CB2 at Hartford Hospital along with her Hospice team for providing Elaine with such care and compassion in her last moments with us and reminding her that she was an inspiration. Elaine was so appreciative of all the love and support she had throughout her journey from professionals, family and friends. She did not lose her battle, she fought to the very end so strong with grace and confidence.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 22nd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Street, Willimantic. Burial will be at a later date to be determined by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coventry High School Music Boosters, 78 Ripley Hill Rd, Coventry, CT 06238.
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