Elaine Silver

November 27, 1954 - July 23, 2019

Elaine Nancy Silver (Souter) 64, passed away on July 23, 2019 after a sudden illness. Elaine was born in White Plains, NY in November 1954 to Donald and Diane Souter (Stringer). She had three children that meant the world to her; Keith, Sherry and Cristie. Her grandchildren, Kiara, June, Carmella, Kayleigh, and beloved grandson Michael were her true joy and she loved nothing more than spending time with them. After the birth of her first and only son Keith, Elaine pursued a nursing degree from Pace University, having been inspired to help people recover from illness after undergoing multiple surgeries as a child. Elaine was a compassionate “people person;” one of the rare few who possessed a genuine concern for the well being of others. This compassion led to her employment as a Registered Nurse at numerous hospitals and care centers including Burke Rehabilitation Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Cortland Care Center, The Enclave, and ultimately Yorktown Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home. Despite having worked at Yorktown Rehabilitation Center for approximately a year, Elaine made such an incredible impact on the community that a balloon releasing ceremony and tree dedication will be held there in her honor this Friday, August 2nd at 2:30pm. Although she rarely had any spare time when not working tirelessly, Elaine had a passion for researching her Scottish genealogical roots. She took a tour of Scotland many years ago and always wanted to return. Elaine was very grounded and down to earth with a hearty sense of skepticism combined with a certain joie de vivre. She possessed a wry sense of humor and lightning quick wit; very little ever got past her without a clever comment to make you smile and chuckle about the complexities of life. Those that knew and loved her would likely describe her as a firecracker with a heart of gold. Even though she stood out due to her larger than life personality, Elaine tended to shy away from the spotlight, preferring to be the sympathetic shoulder to cry on. She was always there in an instant to listen to her loved one’s problems and always offered genuine heartfelt advice. Elaine was a compassionate and truly empathetic woman who spent her entire life helping others in any way possible; a loving heart, an ever-ready ear and open arms to enfold any and all who were in need. Her family, friends, coworkers and patients will all miss her deeply. We are blessed to have known her and as long as we hold even one spark of her kindness and compassion in our hearts we will carry forward her legacy of empathy and love. Elaine is survived by her six siblings Daniel and Nancy Souter of Harrisburg, PA, Bonnie and Michael Joyce of Saranac Lake, NY, Robin Souter of Pawling, NY, Wayne and Mary Souter of Pawling, NY, Darlene and Vincent Cannato of Sandy Hook, CT, and Gayle and Paul Rohrman of Granville, NY, along with many nieces and nephews and their children. She is predeceased her husband Roy Silver. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 3, at 5 p.m. at the Yorktown Vineyard Community Church at 2084 Crompond Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY. Soraidh slán, gaisgeach cóir (scottish-gaelic) Translation: farewell, kind warrior