ELVA M. LAPOINTE 1928-2022 Unity, Maine--It is with great sadness that the family of Elva M. LaPointe age 93 years announce her passing on September 5th, 2022, as a result of a car accident in Albion. Elva was born the daughter of William and Alice Dee on October 11,1928. She became a US Citizen by naturalization and attended schools in Fort Fairfield Maine. Elva married Edmond J. LaPointe Jr. on September 11, 1950, and they had two children, Randy, and Sharon. Elva and E.J. moved to Fairfield Maine in the early 1960s where she began working in retail. She was employed by Centers Department Store, the Mammoth Mart and later by Laverdier's Warehouse. She retired int the late 1980s. Elva first and foremost loved her family and delighted in any and every activity. She had a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She never held back and had a friend in everyone she met. She would give her last dime and go without so someone could have their needs met. She was always a champion for the underdog. She enjoyed reading and cross word puzzles and keeping up with the news of the world. She enjoyed car rides and lunch out and leaf peeping in the fall. One of her favorite things to do was watch her grandsons play football. She was predeceased by her father William and her mother Alice, her sister Greta and beloved son Randy. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Carter and her husband Henry, her grandchildren Tanya Lennon, Shawn and Kim LaPointe, Randy LaPointe Jr., Great grandchildren Jacob Lennon and wife Abigail, Bradley Lennon, Chase LaPointe, McKinzie LaPointe, Cayden, and Olivia LaPointe. Her bonus grandchildren Todd Carter and Binika Beauleau, Brian and Kristen Kimball, Amber and Jeff Lafrance, Jacob and Jordyn Alward, great grandchildren Allie and Davanee Kimball, Mason, Colten, and Piper Carter, Rory Rose and Lucas Lafrance, Jadynce, Jaxon, Jamason and Acadia Alward; two special grandsons, Abraham Aldus of VA, and Matthew Aldus of CO; sister Maxine Morrisette, brother Sterling Davenport; many nieces and nephews, in-laws, and countless friends. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please do something kind for someone else. Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting www.lawrybrothers.com. Click this link to view additional details about Elva's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/alva-lapointe