Elaine Evelyn Diabo

Malden, MA and Calais – Elaine Evelyn Diabo, 85, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Elaine was born in St. Stephen, NB, on May 17, 1930, daughter of Carroll and Gladys (Bohanon) Lee.

She attended Calais Memorial High School and worked in various jobs until relocating to Massachusetts where she raised her children.

In addition to her parents, Elaine was predeceased by 2 sons, Robert and Brian Diabo; three sisters Barbara Seeley, Theresa Seeley, and Constance McLean; four brothers Lloyd, Ivan, and Hazen Lee, and Norman Bohanon. Surviving are four children, Thomas Diabo of WI, Francina Williams of CT, Michael Diabo of Canada, and Daniel Diabo of MA; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister Mildred Seeley of Calais; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, where a celebration of Elaine’s life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Burial will follow in Calais Cemetery.