1923
Eleanor
2009
Eleanor M. (Fenner) Mcdonnell
October 29, 1923 — March 24, 2009
Eleanor M. (Fenner) McDonnell, 85 of Upton, died peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Sunbridge Care Center in Milford, following a long illness. She was the wife for 55 years of the late Paul "Slim" McDonnell who died in 1998.
Born in Milford, a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Mabel (Ferguson) Fenner, she was raised and educated in Upton, and was a graduate of Upton High School.
Mrs. McDonnell worked for many years as a receptionist at the former Kartiganer Hat Co. in Upton, and later for over 17 years as a clerk for the Massachusetts Dept. of Welfare until her retirement in 1988.
She was a lifetime communicant of Holy Angels Church, and was a past president of the Upton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Her hobbies and interests included family, reading, crossword puzzles, and word games.
She is survived by 2 sons, John and George McDonnell of Upton; a brother Raymond Fenner of Harelton, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Bishop and Arlene Lindell.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, PO Box 29, Upton, MA 01568.
with a Funeral Mass at Holy Angels Church, Upton at 10 AM.
Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 5-8 PM.
Born in Milford, a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Mabel (Ferguson) Fenner, she was raised and educated in Upton, and was a graduate of Upton High School.
Mrs. McDonnell worked for many years as a receptionist at the former Kartiganer Hat Co. in Upton, and later for over 17 years as a clerk for the Massachusetts Dept. of Welfare until her retirement in 1988.
She was a lifetime communicant of Holy Angels Church, and was a past president of the Upton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Her hobbies and interests included family, reading, crossword puzzles, and word games.
She is survived by 2 sons, John and George McDonnell of Upton; a brother Raymond Fenner of Harelton, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Bishop and Arlene Lindell.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, PO Box 29, Upton, MA 01568.
Service Details
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27 from the funeral home,with a Funeral Mass at Holy Angels Church, Upton at 10 AM.
Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 5-8 PM.
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