Elaine Mary Ann Leonard Reid

Elaine, a cherished wife, beloved mother, adored grandmother, great grandmother, sister, Aunt and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully in her home, in her bed, surrounded by her husband, Will, her children, Renee, (Amanda in heaven), Erin (Mark), and William, her grandchildren and her great grand son.

Elaine was known for her ability to light up a room, with her beautiful smile and big energy. She would always adapt to her surroundings, pay attention to detail and was known wholeheartedly for her professionalism.

She was a fighter, right until the end.

Her dignity, strength, and perseverance will be remembered, forever.

Elaine was a go getter, and a mentor. She was and always will be a role model to her sector (Early Childhood Education), in which she loved and embedded to those that knew her. Elaine was a guiding light to all who knew her, she’s our “Momma Rainbow!” She loved her church and church family, with all her heart and kept her faith alive always.

Elaine dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others, selflessly, and most certainly to children and serviced the families of our province within her dream and vision. Her passion for childcare led her to start her own daycare, in a small little apartment, way back in 1986 to create an important legacy, where she provided a safe, loving, and educational environment for countless children and families, and her vision grew. Her unwavering commitment to the well-being of others left an indelible mark on the community.

When Elaine was not in her business vail, she was often found with her rubber boots on, fishing with her fly pole, at her cabin, for peace and tranquility. Elaine loved to “trout”, and she was good at that too! She loved her beautiful “Bell Island”, very much. Such a special place.

A loving wife to Will, and devoted mother to her four children, Renee, Amanda, Erin and William. Her grandchildren, Ali, Maddy, Jules, Spencer, Joseph, Meadow, Justin, Isabelle, Wesley and her new great grandson, Malikai. They were the apples of her eye, her purpose and she cherished every moment spent with them. Her love, wit and wisdom will continue to inspire and guide them.

“Momma Rainbow” will be remembered for her kindness, her strength in the face of adversity, and her ability to find joy in everyday moments. Her legacy of love and perseverance will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. If you knew her just once, you’d never forget her.

Elaine will forever be a fighter and a force to be reckoned with.

She loved her husband, Will with all her being and he truly loved her with all his heart and soul, their love is a rare entity. They had a beautiful partnership, one that most would never know. A love that lasts eternal, as in their vows, “life and eternity”!

Predeceased by her loving parents, Frank and Margaret Leonard, her Mother and father in law, Bertha and John Reid, her daughter Amanda, her brothers Frank and Don, her Sister Alice. Her sisters in law, Dot, Lena, Dorthy and Dianne. Leaving behind so many loved ones, siblings, Peggy, Robert and Ron and Geraldine, In addition all her special in-laws the Reid family, the Leonard family, the Pynn family, the Cousins family, and all her Rainbow family and friends.

A special thank you to Peggy and Ron whose selflessness in our time of need was truly incredible. We love you we are indeed grateful. To Dr. Vidyasankar, your kindness, and patience will never be forgotten, thank you. To Mark, thank you for pulling us through, she loved you. To Elaine’s dear friends, she truly loved your time together. To Mike thank you for all you’ve done for us over the years. Dear dad, we got you.

“Her dream came true with her faith in God, and because of her faith, her dreams came true!”

“Will” (her husband)!

Visitation to take place at service will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 21 and Monday, July 22.

Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 1pm, at Elaine and Bills church 19 Ferryland St E, St. John’s, NL A1E 2K9