Elaine Vivian Cahoone Johnson Hubbard

Elaine Vivian Cahoone Johnson Hubbard ObituaryPublished by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 4, 2026.Elaine Vivian Cahoone Johnson Hubbard, born November 2, 1951, in Farmington, Maine, was called home to Jesus on March 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the daughter of Ernestine (Corson) Cahoone and William Edward Cahoone and the youngest of five children. She spent her early years in Phillips, Maine, before moving to Middletown, Connecticut, where she grew up and later raised her own children. In 2001, she returned to Maine which she always held close to her heart, where she lived for 19 years. She eventually moved to North Carolina to be with her daughter, Jennifer, and son-in-law, Bryann, whose devoted care and love surrounded her in her final chapter.Throughout her life, Elaine remained a strong spirit who never gave up, facing challenges with resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. Elaine was a woman of adventure, laughter, and deep love for her family. She was the life of every party - full of energy, stories, and a contagious joy that drew people to her. She had a gift for words, and many a family celebration was made even more special by an original poem she wrote, leaving her loved ones with memories to treasure for years to come. She loved to travel and embraced new experiences with enthusiasm and curiosity. Christmas held a special place in her heart; she delighted in decorating her home, creating a warm and festive atmosphere, and hosting family gatherings that brought loved ones together year after year. Her adventurous spirit lives on through her family, which now spans from the United States to Sweden - a testament to the wide and loving reach of her life.She is lovingly survived by her three children: Dawn Elizabeth Whelan and her husband, Francis Whelan (Rocky Hill, CT); Jennifer Lynn Johnson and her husband, Bryann Blair (Jacksonville, NC); and Michael Stewart Hubbard and his wife, Kathleen O'Shea (Sarasota, FL). She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Victoria Post and her husband, John Post (Middletown, CT); Kathryn Gerte and her husband, Thomas Gerte (Middletown, CT); Raymond Satagaj-Reinhold and his wife, Malvina Satagaj-Reinhold (Gothenburg, Sweden); and Emily Whelan and her partner, Daniel Ferrante (Rocky Hill, CT).Her greatest joy extended to her six treasured great-grandchildren: Theodore, Logan, Eden, Bjorn, Freja, and Alva, each of whom brought immense pride and happiness to her life.She is also survived by her sister, Jerreanne Keating (Farmington, ME); her brother, Myron "Sonny" Witherell and his wife, Gale (Waterville, ME); and many nieces and nephews, whom she adored and held close to her heart.Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Ernestine and William Cahoone; her brother, Richard Cahoone; her sister, Katherine "Skip" Bubier; and her loving partner, David Presby, whom she adored and heartbreakingly lost much too soon.She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her enthusiasm for family gatherings, her adventurous heart and curious mind, and the way she made every occasion brighter simply by being there. Her love lives on in every generation she leaves behind. May her journey continue in peace as she embarks on her next great adventure. In keeping with Elaine's deep love for family, friends, and joyful gatherings, her family will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday March 21, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00p.m. at Middletown Elks Lodge #771, 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, Connecticut. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in honoring her memory, sharing stories, and celebrating a life that brought so many people together. A burial and memorial service will follow in Maine at a later date, where she will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, Elaine requested donations be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Phillips Public Library, 96 Main Street, Phillips, Maine 04966To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.