Elaine H. (Kulturides) French, age 79, of Cohasset, formerly of Hull,
the former Assistant Superintendent of Hull Public Schools, passed
away peacefully at home on August 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late
John F. French. Devoted mother of Darlene French and Christine
French-Finch, both of Hull. Sister of Peter Kulturides and Louis
Kulturides. Loving grandmother of James John Finch and Nina Christy
Finch. Aunt of several nephews and a niece.

Mrs. French was a consultant to the South Shore Charter School, as
well as a volunteer at the South Shore Hospital. She was a member of
Philoptochos and active in the Nativity-Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church in Cohasset. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs.
French was a graduate of Hingham High School, Class of 1953 and
Bridgewater State College, Class of 1974, where she later received her Master's and
taught. Elaine started her career as a Teacher's Aide, and then became a 5th Grade teacher, guidance counselor and Special Education Director. She continued to
work for over 30 years in various capacities at Hull Public Schools,
retiring in 2000 as the Assistant Superintendent.

Visiting hours, Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 3-7 pm in
McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St.
Anthony Church), Cohasset. A Funeral service will be held on Monday,
August 25, 2014 at 10:30 am in  Nativity-Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church, 811 Jerusalem Rd, Cohasset, MA. 02025. Interment High Street
Cemetery, Hingham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Elaine,
may be made to the .Dana Farber Cancer Institute at South Shore
Hospital, 101 Columbian St., So. Weymouth, MA. 02190.

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