Elaine Helen Keller Obituary (1931 - 2024)

Elaine Helen Keller passed away on September 3, 2024 at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, NJ. She was 93 years old. Born in Newark, NJ, Elaine grew up in Asbury Park and lived in Upper Montclair for many years until she moved to West Caldwell in 2018. She graduated from Asbury Park High School with the Class of 1949 and earned her nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. Elaine’s early career was in the health care field. She was a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, NYC from 1952-1956. She also worked as an office administrator for G Hertford Parks, MD in New York from 1956-1958. While she had other administrative jobs from 1958-1971, most of her career was with the Royal Academy of Dancing from 1971-1990, where she worked as the administrator of USA Operations. She developed and promoted the growth of the Royal Academy of Dancing in the US. She coordinated all USA operations which included managing accounts, supervising staff and organizing ballet workshops at various locations. Elaine retired in 1990 feeling very proud of all she accomplished! Elaine was a loving daughter, sister and aunt who will be remembered as Sis, Lanie, Auntie E, Puddy, Big E and E. Elaine was funny, smart, sometimes ornery, but always a driving force of the Keller family. She will forever be missed!! She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Helen (Kraus) Keller; her brother, Paul David Keller; and her sister, Helen Anne Keller. Elaine is survived by her niece, Susan (Keller) Cole; nephew, Patrick Keller; nieces, Lexi & Kris Linardakis, extended family and many friends who adored her. Any donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit www.proutfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences on her obituary page.