Obituary of Elva Ruth Littlefield

JACKSON Elva Ruth Littlefield, 86, left this world on January 19, 2017 at Mt. St. Joseph in Waterville after a long-term illness. She received the utmost of compassionate care there and was loved by all her caregivers. She was born in Blaine, Maine to William and Geneva Porter on May 16, 1930 and spent all of her married years in Jackson, Maine. She was predeceased by her loving husband Royce Littlefield September 12, 2012 at his family farm - they were married August 27, 1950. Also predeceased by her brothers: Wallace, Clarence, Carrol, Guy, Glenn, Sidney and her sisters, Marion, Beaulah and Dorothy. Elva is survived by three siblings: Leila Cole of Hodgdon and her children, Cecil Porter and his children, Ellen Roberts and her children, as well as a very special niece, Darlene Hineman and her family. She also leaves behind her daughter Marion “Jeannie” Bryant LeClere and husband David, Marion’s children: Scott A. Bryant and his wife Cherdelle and their daughters Kyia and Allura, and Christopher R. Bryant and his partner Melissa and her daughter Lilly; her daughter Kathryn and her life partner Gordon Wood and Kathryn’s daughter Wendy Bradford and husband Erik, Wendy’s son Jason and her son Joshua and his wife Amanda, their daughters Madison and Macie; Kathryn’s son Jeremy Kimball and wife Tonya and their son Gunner, and Jeremy’s daughter Michela. Elva was loved by all who knew her and was caregiver to her grandchildren, helping mold them into the successes they are in life today. Life is bittersweet, but we can all go to sleep knowing Mom is where she has been wanting to be for many years now - and that is with her loving husband Royce. Love you Mom, and we will see you on the other side, Jeannie, Kathy, and their families. Graveside services will be held May 13, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Cates Cemetery in Jackson. Those who wish may make donations in Elva’s memory to Humane Society of Waterville, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.