Lebanon - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine M. (Candy) Tarantino who died unexpectedly on December 26, 2025 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

She was born in Gloucester, MA on June 6, 1949, daughter of Albert (Red) Gamage and Laura (Midge) Williams Gamage.

Elaine graduated from Gloucester High School with high honors with the class of 1967. Following graduation, she worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant at the United Shoe Machinery in Beverly, MA, as a Secretary with O'Donnell-Usen Fisheries in Gloucester and then the City of Gloucester Retirement Board before retiring in 2007.

Candy had a wonderful sense of humor enhanced by her unique cackling laugh which will be missed by all who knew her. Known for her excellent baking skills, Candy could always be counted on to bring the best homemade desserts to family gatherings. Her knack for knitting also resulted in many treasured gifts among family members.

She is survived by her husband, Salvatore Tarantino of Lebanon, ME; her sister Nancy and brother-in-law Donald Clifford of Wakefield, NH; nephew Barry Clifford, his wife Kathy and their children Cody and Kyle of Gloucester; niece Amy Messenger, her husband John and their children Charlie and Katie of Denver, CO; her stepson Salvatore Tarantino Jr., his wife Jaime and their children Nick and Isabella of Gloucester. She is also survived by her brother-in-law John Tarantino and his wife Andrea of North Port, Florida.

A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.