Elaine Shaw Ripley (79) of Brockton passed away September 22nd at home under hospice care surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert K. Ripley.
She was born in Abington, daughter of the late Llyod Clapp and Louise (Purtle) Skillings. Elaine was a retired Bat Bus driver for 40 years and one of the original female drivers. She was a great lover of cats. Elaine was a loyal member of the Conte Memorial Club, also enjoyed socializing at the Enterprise Club, Bertocci Memorial Club and Club National. Mrs. Ripley loved going out dancing.
In addition to her husband she is survived by 3 daughters, Victoria Shaw of Tewksbury, Theresa and Michael Campbell (my only son-in-law) of Brockton and Doreen Shaw of North Carolina, mother of the late James Shaw.
Visitation in the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel, 238 Court Street Brockton Friday September 25th at 10 am. Followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am with Rev. “Flathead” Tom Iddings of the Broken Chains Biker Church in Taunton officiating. Cremation to follow.
Donations in Elaine's name may be made to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass, 1300 West Elm Street Ex, Brockton MA 02301, www.apcsm.org.
Due to the COVID-19 Massachusetts Phase 3 Guidelines the Funeral Home will be open to 40 percent occupancy, face masks are required and please practice social distancing. We are all in this together.