1940 – 2014

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Elaine A. Odin, 73, a resident of Oswego, N.Y., passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chisholm in 1940, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Vivian (Duguay) Rea. On May 23, 1959, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay, she married Robert Odin of Oswego, N.Y.; he passed away in 2009.

Elaine worked in the payroll department at Alcan for many years. She was a coordinator for many years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Paul’s Church. The giving tree and food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas are still a huge success due to her efforts.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time at camp with her family.

Surviving are one son, Robert P. (Lisa) Odin, of Oswego, N.Y.; three daughters, Linda (Scott) Sharkey of Oswego, N.Y., Gemma (Donald) Osborne of Waterloo, N.Y., and Michelle (Lynn) Cooper of Oswego, N.Y.; a brother, James (Patricia) Rea, of Skowhegan; two sisters, Carolyn (Jerry) Wentworth of Skowhegan and Marian “Bambi” (Dave) Grard of Lewiston; eight grandchildren, Donald and Robert Odin, Brian and Heather Sharkey, Matthew (Kateri) and David Osborne and Eric and Jared Cooper; a great-grandchild, Brayden Odin; and three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Robert Odin.

Online condolence may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com.