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Elaine P. Awiszus, 80, of Hopkinton, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Rita (Moreau) and George MacLeod. She was the wife of 60 years to Ernest A. Awiszus of Hopkinton.

Ernest and Elaine had met while working at Manning, Maxwell and Moore in Watertown. Prior to her retirement in 1997, Elaine had worked for 11 years at Newton North High School as the secretary to the Vice Principal. She enjoyed watching her husband coach and play sports.

Besides her husband, Elaine is survived by two children, Cynthia Murphy of Taunton and Scott Awiszus and his wife, Mary of Kennebunk, ME; her sister-in-law, Joanne Kyte and her husband, James of Melbourne, FL; 3 grandchildren, Tyler, Conor and Shannon. She is predeceased by her brother, Donald Macleod.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16) www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com Burial services will be held privately at a later date.