Elsie M. Baldi
May 21, 1927 — April 4, 2016
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Elsie M. Baldi
Born on May 21, 1927 in Boston, Elsie was one of three daughters of Finnish parents the late Waino Elo and Selma Elo.She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, and attended Whidden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Elsie was a dedicated caregiver throughout her over 30 years in nursing. She began her career at Malden Hospital as a certified nursing assistant, and was recruited to work at the Normandy House by the original founders. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Elsie was very proud of her family, her Finnish heritage, and had a great respect and appreciation for her parents. She enjoyed the culture and food of Finland, and practiced speaking Finn throughout her life, especially with her dear lifelong friend and fellow Finn, Bertha Brickley of Melrose. Known for her inner strength, Elsie often repeated the Finnish word "sisu," encouraging herself and others in her family to be resilient and persevere.A longtime member of the Finlandia Foundation in Boston, she always identified with Finnish character and kept her roots close to her heart.
In her free time, Elsie was a devoted gardener and caretaker of many plants and flowers in her yard. The daughter of a green thumb, Elsie cared for the same plants and flowers that her father had planted.Her family was of particular importance, and she cherished holidays and special events spent together. She also played the accordion, enjoyed dancing, bargain shopping, collecting stamps, coins and antiques. She was a longtime member of the First Lutheran Church in Malden.
Determined yet thoughtful, Elsie was a selfless family woman who was always optimistic and cherished her time with family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Elsie was the beloved wife of Eugene A. Baldi, Jr. with whom she shared nearly 70 years of marriage. Devoted mother of John Baldi and his wife Cathy of Melrose, Peter Baldi and his wife Donna of Sarasota, FL, Nancy Ahrabi-Nejad and her husband Arman of Northborough, Jeannie Rahilly of Bethel, ME, and the late David Baldi. Dear sister of Ethel Kujanpaa of FL, and Helen Munroe of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of Eric Baldi, Melissa Baldi, John Baldi, Andrew Baldi, Sean Rahilly, Alissa Rahilly, Sonia Ahrabi-Nejad, Nadine Ahrabi-Nejad, and Corrine Ahrabi-Nejad. Loving great-grandmother of Danielle, Thomas, Colleen, Evan, Nathan, Adam, Emilia, Henry, and Chloe. Caring sister-in-law of Florence Wall and her husband Frank of Methuen and Pauline Simkin and her husband Terry of NH. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Elsie's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Friday, April 8 from 4-8 PM, and for her Funeral Service celebrated at the First Lutheran Church, 98 Waite St., Malden on Saturday at 10 am. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Gifts in Elsie's memory may be made to First Lutheran Church, 98 Waite St., Malden MA 02148.
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Friday, April 8, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, April 9, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am
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