Charlton: Margaret "Elaine" (Cowles) Wiley, 88, of Masonic Home Rd., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11th, in Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after a brief illness.

Elaine leaves behind a loving and extended family. Elaine's beloved husband of 42 years, Robert N. Wiley died in 1998.  She leaves her son, David R. Wiley and his wife Donna of Bethlehem, NH; her daughter, Katherine W. Pritchard and her husband Robert of Keene, NH; a brother, Fred Cowles and his wife Tina of South Salem, NY; and a brother-in-law, Frank Jasko of Florida.  Elaine was predeceased by her sister, Connie Jasko.  Elaine is survived by her eight grandchildren: Meghan Shoemaker, Alexandra Fleming and her husband Joe Cronyn, Micajah Mastriano and her husband Mike, Christian Fleming and his wife Cindy Chen, Caleb Wiley and his wife Claire, Ryan Pritchard and his wife Christine, Colin Pritchard and his wife Laura, Abiah Pritchard and her husband Mike Zhu; 15 great grandchildren with a sixteenth on the way, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elaine was born in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Oliver H. and Cornelia (Regal) Cowles.  She received her Master's Degree in Education.  Elaine's favorite pastimes were singing, playing bridge, reading and traveling.  She loved singing with the Chatham Chorale and the Chatham Chamber Singers.  She was a member of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Chatham.  Above all, Elaine loved her beautiful family and cherished the times they shared.

A Funeral Service in the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 650 Main St., Chatham, MA will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday September 8th, 2023.  Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Nantucket, MA will be private.  There are no calling hours.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA is directing the arrangements.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 650 Main St., Chatham, MA 02633 or to the Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 322, Charlton, MA. 01507.