Elaine Tobin

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family of Elaine Tobin, announce her passing on Friday, July 26th,2024, at the Northside Community Guest Home, after a lengthy 8-year battle with dementia.

A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Elaine was born in Sydney Mines on April 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Wiliam Robert Tobin and the late Mary Elizabeth (Lyda) (MacDonald) Tobin of Sydney Mines, NS.

Elaine is survived by her son Brian Joseph Maxwell (Laura Despres), Alberta, daughters Colleen MacDonald (Gerard), Millville, NS; Patricia Cox (Ken), North Sydney, NS; and Linda Maxwell (Dennis McAdam), McNab's Cove, NS.

Predeceased by sister Winnefred and brother Garfield in infancy, her daughter Bridget Darlene Dec. 17th,1960 - May 5th, 1965, and Daniel Douglas Maxwell May 14th, 1963- May 14, 2022. Brother Douglas Tobin, St. John, NB, was Also Predeceased by her longtime best friend, Jean Edwards.

Elaine worked for over 35 years as a medical secretary for Dr. Shaike and Mary Hutchison for the last 16 years with Dr. Peter Poulos. Elaine’s kindness and compassion were endless with her patients. Mom was very present in her children’s lives and supportive of all our endeavors: Hockey, Piano recitals, Dance competitions and Recitals, boxing, bodybuilding, and encouraging us all in our musical abilities.

Elaine's love for her family was boundless. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Derek MacDonald, Melody (Evon) and Angela (Noah) Leblanc Danielle and Brad Maxwell, Olivia and Elliott MacDonald, Max and Mason Maxwell. She was a mother and grandmother-like figure to many, including Ross MacDonald and his boys Angus and Ian, and their mom Marie, and Joy Anne MacDonald and her girls Danielle and Breagh. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews of the Tobin Clan, St. John, NB.

Mom was the Reigning Queen of the Tobin Clan. She enjoyed taking care of (her) patients at the doctor's office and playing tricks on her coworkers. She has been referred to as the life of the party. From the 1960s to the mid-2000s, she was an avid bowler on Wednesday and Thursday nights. We all loved her size 2 Dexter's and bowling alongside her. Elaine enjoyed playing her piano for hours and always encouraged us to be musical. She enjoyed life and being kind to others.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Northside Community Guest Home for taking such wonderful care of our mom.

Cremation has taken; the family will welcome visitors on Friday, Aug 2nd, 2024, at JM Jobes Funeral home from 1-3 pm; a service will indirectly follow at 3. All are welcome to attend.

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