Winerford A. Elderkin "Moto"

Seekonk Elderkin, Winerford A. "Moto", 87, died peacefully on September 11, 2014, in his sleep with the Lord at his side to guide him home. He was born on September 17, 1926, the first of eleven siblings to Winerford and Nellie (Peck) Elderkin. Moto lived his life generously helping others and always seeing the good in them. He loved animals especially his dogs Gizmo and Missy, but his love for horses outshined them all. In World War II, Moto was stationed at Pine Camp in Watertown, NY, serving as Stable Sergeant, Military Police, Basic Field Artillery, and light truck driver. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and the American Theater Campaign Ribbon. After the war, he worked as a horse groomer and trainer at many New England race tracks and also as a truck driver. He married Lorraine Hajac and was father to Kathleen A. (Elderkin) Travers, Nancy J. (Elderkin) Parrillo and Judith S. (Elderkin) Ingalls. His love for his country led him to join the Americal Legion where he proudly became Commander of Post 311, District 9 overseeing 23 posts in Bristol County. Moto's fundraising abilities outshined the best of them. Known as Three Feathers, he was an Elder member of the Seekonk Wampanoag Indian Tribe. Proud of his heritage, Moto diligently brought together family members in the tribe to learn about their heritage. Moto leaves behind sisters, Carol Virian and husband Edward, Gracie Wood, Violet Elderkin and brothers, Richard and wife Sandra, Paul and wife Joan. Sons-in-law Michael Parrillo and Christopher Ingalls. 2 grandchildren, Brian Travers and Jason Parrillo and many great grand children. He was predeceased by siblings, John, Dave, Roland, Victor and Ruth Caporoletti. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18'th at 10:00 AM, in the First Free Methodist Church, 453 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, followed by burial, with Military Honors, at Seekonk Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, 4-8 PM, in the J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence. Memorial gifts may be directed to the church or the Seekonk Senior Center, 320 Pleasant St., Seekonk, MA 02771, or any Animal Shelter of your choice. He will be missed by all!

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