AUBURN – B. Elva Tomlinson, 86, of Tourmaline Lane, was reunited in heaven with her late husband, George, on Saturday, June 24, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in the presence of her children.

She was born in Hartford on Jan. 1, 1920, to Avery and Bessie (Welton) Longel, immigrants to Maine from Nova Scotia. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Maple Hill, Auburn, where she resided primarily until 1999. She attended Auburn schools and was employed as a governess prior to her marriage to George Tomlinson in 1942. They resided in Yuma, Ariz., during World War II and returned to Auburn after the war.

In 1949, her father removed the trees from his apple orchard on Maple Hill and built two homes for his married daughters. She loved the views of Lake Auburn and the magnificent sunsets over the distant White Mountains from her home.

She enjoyed many years participating in activities at the North Auburn Grange. An avid reader, she was a member of the Great Books Club for many years. She was a gifted artist, pianist, gardener and cook. Her apple pie and her cottage-style gardens will always be remembered.

Elva and George made their home on their beloved Maple Hill until 1999, when they moved to Schooner Estates and where they remained until George’s passing in 2002. She then resided with her daughter, Mary Anne Sullivan, on Tourmaline Lane.

Survivors are her son, Joseph Tomlinson of England; her daughter, Mary Anne Sullivan of Auburn; her granddaughter, Mary Beth Scimemi, and her great-grandson, Liam Scimemi, both of Chelmsford, Mass.

She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Marjorie Davenport; her brother, John Longel; and her husband, George.

Family and friends are cordially invited to her committal service and celebration of her life at the North Auburn Cemetery on Thursday morning. The service will be officiated by Pastor Roger Cousineau of the East Auburn Baptist Church. Additional prayers will be offered by a dear family friend, Pastor Sean Weeks, of Calvary Baptist Church in Turner. Elva’s favorite hymn, “Blessed Assurance,” will be sung. A creative and gentle woman, Elva’s passing will leave a void in our community.