Elaine (Seaburg-Johnson) Dibenedetto, 80, of Deep River died at home after a long illness on Oct. 20, 2012. Born Jan. 29, 1932 in Middletown, she was the wife of Pasquale Dibenedetto and the daughter of Ernest Seaburg and Mabel (Guftason) Seaburg.

Elaine grew up and attended school in Durham. She was the senior class president of the Class of 1950.

Elaine was a longtime Deep River resident, where she lived with her husband and her beloved cats. She enjoyed visits from friends, and greeted everyone with a smile.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. at The Swedish Cemetery, 184 William Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Mitchell Farm, 300 East Haddam Rd., Salem, CT 06420. To share a memory of Elaine or leave a condolence for her family, visit www.rwwfh.com.

Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.