Elaine T. (Cloutier) Hilliard, age 61, a resident of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly at Holy Family Hospital on Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Scott E. Hilliard with whom she enjoyed 19 years of marriage.
She was born in Lowell on May 23, 1961 and was the loving daughter of the late Roger G. Cloutier and the late Therese A. (Langlais) Cloutier-Melanson and her late husband, Walter G. Melanson.
Elaine was the devoted stepmother to Jennifer Roustio, and Matthew Hilliard; the affectionate grandmother of Kasen, Briella, and Brycen; the dear sister of Paul Cloutier and his wife Donna, and David Cloutier and his wife JoAnn, as well as the sister-in-law to David Hilliard; the cherished aunt of Keith Cloutier and the late Craig Cloutier; the Godmother to Matthew Cloutier and aunt to Darcey, Daphne, and Destiny; and the treasured daughter-in-law of Bud and Barbara MacFarland, and Barbara Eddy and the late Raymond Hilliard.
Elaine loved her grandchildren very much and they were the focal point of her life. She was a hard-working employee throughout her career. She loved the beach and the Boston Red Sox. Elaine loved beating her husband at boardgames and going to concerts. We will always love her and will miss her very much. May she rest in peace.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 29th from 4pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Funeral service and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Elaine Hilliard’s name to Mass General Cancer Center at giving.massgeneral.org/donate/cancer-center.