Elaine S. Todaro, 85
Dateline: Taunton, MA
Elaine S. (Ryder) Todaro, age 85, of Taunton, formerly of Attleboro and Norton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Raynham. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland J. Todaro who died on June 11, 2004.
Born in Norton, MA on March 3, 1938, she was a loving daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Rausch) Ryder.
Elaine grew up and was educated in Norton, and while in high school played on the girls’ basketball team. She was a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family and had previously worked for ten years as a stringer at Reliable Electroplating in Norton.
As a child, along with her family, Elaine attended the Unitarian Congregational Church in Norton. Her family was her greatest treasure in life and when younger, she especially enjoyed attending and cheering on at her grandson’s baseball games. Elaine’s hobbies included bowling, knitting and crocheting and she will always be fondly remembered for the special place she held in her heart for animals.
She was the devoted mother of Karen D. Todaro of Warwick, RI, Linda E Moses and her husband Clifford of Attleboro, Jeffrey W. Todaro and his wife Kimberly of Taunton and the late Gary R. Todaro. She is also survived by her cherished 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, April 26th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp Street (Off Route 140, Taunton Avenue) Norton.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton.
In lieu of flowers, Elaine’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Taunton Animal Care Facility, 821 West Water Street, Taunton, MA 02780.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com