SOUTH PORTLAND — Elayne Kathryn Page, 68, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at Maine Medical Center.

She was born on May 27, 1942 in Presque Isle, the daughter of Lawrence F. and Ella (Gilman) Maynard, and was educated in South Portland schools. She graduated from South Portland High School, Class of 1960.

Elayne worked at W.T. Grants in Portland and the Caboose Diner in South Portland during high school. She later was employed at the H.P. Hood manufacturing plant for 34 years as a Milk Receiver in production.

She loved animals, family gatherings, and crocheting and knitting afghans.

Elayne attended Holy Cross Church in South Portland. She was a member of the Westbrook Eagles Auxiliary, South Portland and the Portland Eagles, being very dedicated to Eagles fundraising. She was President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the S.P. Morrill Post in South Portland for one year.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Wayne P. Maynard, and an infant brother, Neil Maynard. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert S. Page; three sisters, Laurie M. Cary, of South Portland, Sherre N. Maynard, of South Portland, and Shannon K. Crouanas, of Scarborough; two brothers, Galen C. Maynard, of Scarborough, and Lawrence F. Maynard, of Naples; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Greater Portland Animal Refuge League, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098.