Elaine M. Rachupka Obituary
We bid farewell to Elaine M. Rachupka of Newport, Rhode Island, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 8, 2025 at the age of 84. Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine M. Rachupka to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph H. Ducharme and Loretta L. Ducharme (Bastarache); her husband Edmund Rachupka; her son Dean P. Rachupka; and her brother Donald Ducharme.
She is survived by: her son Craig J. Rachupka (Cheryl) of Tiverton, RI; her sister Diane Pellett of Gardner; her grandchildren, Brooke of Tiverton, RI and Aubrey Rachupka of Tiverton, RI; and her nieces, Karen Charland, Lynn Wilson and Tina Bettez.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Boucher Funeral Home Inc. (110 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Edward the Confessor Church (10 Church St, Westminster, MA 01473). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calm Passion, 65 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or on their Venmo account (http://www.venmo.com (http://www.venmo.com)).
