CHURCHILL MCMANEMIN Elise - (nee Ellis)

Elise Mcmanemin age 91, passed December 5, 2019. She lived the last 63 years between New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida. Mrs. Mcmanemin held a R.N. in Nursing. She attended Peter Brent Brigham in Boston and finished her studies at The General Hospital in St. John’s. She spent time working in the O. R. at the Rockefeller Hospital, New York City and RN and Natal Care at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey. Elise grew up on Forest Road and was the 7th. Generation Ellis of a St. John’s original plantation owner. Elise spent many happy summers at the family bungalow in Topsail. She was the 4th. Generation of original Topsail settlers Phillip and Elizabeth Churchill. She loved figure skating, hiking, berry picking on the barrens in Avondale and cross-country skiing, which she continued into retirement. She loved the beauty of nature and admired everything from the mountains to sea shelling on any beach and was intrigued with the cosmos. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting. She loved to travel, especially her trips home and to the U.K. Afternoon tea was always a ritual and highlight of her day! She was a member of various Hospital Auxiliaries, Women’s Club’s and free medical clinics. She enjoyed playing bridge with her clubs and friends. Elise was known for her life of service to her family and friends, a beloved wife and mother, she was known for her quick smile, unconditional love and unique accent. She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Joseph P. Mcmanemin, Esq.. Joseph was US Air Force stationed during WWII at Placentia and Fort Pepperrell. Joseph was born in New York City and fell in love with both Elise and Newfoundland. Elise is survived by five children: Denise, Elise (Timothy), Christopher (Lisa), Corinne (Robert) and Suzanne (Timothy), as well as 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A family service is planned for burial next to her husband this July in Topsail.