Elmer French

Elmer S. French, beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” (Rose) French and beloved son of the late Edward and Daisy (Snow) French, passed away with grace and joy on December 24th, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Revere, Elmer was a graduate of Revere High School.  He served his country proudly during WWII in the Pacific.  During his service, he was a tail gunner on the back of a B24.  Elmer was awarded a Purple Heart, a distinguished honor received in the time of war. 

After his time in the service, Elmer settled back in Revere, where he married the love of his life, Ginny.  Together, they raised their family in Revere. He spent the last 6 months living at Benchmark Senior Living in Woburn where he met a lot of new friends.  He worked at the post office and then he opened his own sub shop, a dream of his.   Elmer loved to cook.  After retirement he worked at Suffolk Downs, where he enjoyed feeding the Jockeys and spending time with the horses.  Elmer was an avid golfer, playing in the Beachmont Golf League and was a member of the French Club Bowling League.  Elmer was a talented artist and woodworker as well enjoyed spending time working in his yard.

Elmer was a spiritual man, practicing in Bahai.  His faith got him through all aspects of life.  He said his Bahai prayers daily and knew that in the afterlife, he would be happy.  His greatest joy was his family.  He took great pride in his children and loving grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

He is the devoted father of Gina Imbaro and her late husband Bob Imbaro, Nancy Kaplan and her husband George and Ronald French and his wife Cheryl Petitpas. Cherished grandfather of Roz Imbaro, Jeff Imbaro, Ellen Oteri, Amy Dilillo and her husband Mark, Ronald French, Jr. and his wife Lindsey, Lauren French-Sehr and her husband Alec, Andrew French and his wife Heather, Adrianna Petitpas and her significant other Dan Oulette, Jake Petitpas and Max Petitpas.  Great grandfather of Daniel, P.J., Leo, Austin, Sydney, Bodhi, Lyra and Silas.  Loving brother of the late Con, John, El, Bette, Ed and Don.  He is also the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

 A Funeral Service will be celebrated in Elmer’s Memory at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., North Reading, on Saturday, December 31th at 10:00AM. Family and friends are cordially invited.  Interment will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody with Military Honors.Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 30th, 2022 from 4 to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Elmer’s Memory to your favorite charity.  

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