Elaine's obituary
Elaine was born March 26, 1935, in Brooklyn New York to William Camper and Concetta (Poli) but raised in Rochester New York.
She was an executive secretary, model, singer, actress and poet but above all a mother and devoted wife. She appeared in many advertisements, one TV show and numerous plays. As a singer she belonged to many chorales both community and religious, having once performed for Saint John Paul II in the Vatican.
She was a devout Catholic and daily communicant as well as supporting other Christian traditions. She believed that love, forgiveness, acceptance were of primary importance in relationships and that being in relation to others is how to share God’s love.
The name Bill was an interesting part of her life. Her fathers name was Bill, as was her step Father. Both her first husband (widowed at 21) and second were named Bill. Her step brother was named Bill and so were neighbors in the houses directly to the north, east and south of the home where she raised her 5 children.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father William Camper (1963), step father William Gardner (March 2000), mother Concetta (August Connie) Gardner (2000), her sister Barbra Anderson (May 2000). Her husband of 55 years, Bill (March 2012). Her grandson Mike Lang (2016)
She is survived by her stepbrothers Bill and Bruce Gardner. Her children and spouses; Michael Lang, Christopher Lang, Bonnie (Gillette) Lang, Gregory Lang, Kathy (Engh) Lang, Stephen Lang, Valerie (Lang) McComb, Mike McComb. Twelve grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.
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Chris and family -
Steve and I send our sympathys at this difficult time. We will miss seeing and visiting with Elaine…
Steve and I send our sympathys at this difficult time. We will miss seeing and visiting with Elaine…
Chris and family -
Steve and I send our sympathys at this difficult time. We will miss seeing and …
Steve and I send our sympathys at this difficult time. We will miss seeing and …
Chris and family -
Steve and I send our sympathys at this diffic…
Steve and I send our sympathys at this diffic…
Elaine and I met in the early 2000's when she joined our little church choir at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Buff…
Elaine and I met in the early 2000's when she joined our little church choir at St. Elizabeth's Cat…
Elaine and I met in the early 2000's when she joined our little …
Safe home Elaine...Nancy - (the other mother-in-law.)
Safe home Elaine...Nancy - (the other mother-in-law.)
Safe home Elaine...Nancy - (the other mother-in-law.)
Remembering Elaine's beautiful voice and her bubbly personality. Such a kick to be around her.
So sorry I will be out of…
Remembering Elaine's beautiful voice and her bubbly personality. Such a kick to be around her.
So so…
Remembering Elaine's beautiful voice and her bubbly personality.…