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Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Florence Eller Obituary

Florence Eller 1926 - 2008 PITTSFIELD Florence Dorothy Eller, 82, of 379 East Street, Providence Court apartments, died Sunday, Sept. 14, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield, Sept. 8, 1926, daughter of Henry L. and Mary L. Durgin LaFrance, she was educated in Pittsfield schools. She had been employed by General Electric Company in the Ordnance Department's, circuit board production. She had also worked as a waitress at the former Wendell Hotel Cup & Saucer Restaurant, Rosa Restaurant, Park Square Luncheonette, and Paradise Restaurant, all in Pittsfield, Mike's Restaurant in Dalton, and at the Holiday Inn Restaurant. She enjoyed bingo and volunteered at St. Charles Church and the Pittsfield Girls Club. She was also a volunteer at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac in Stockbridge. She enjoyed music, reading, omithology, socializing with friends, and cooking gourmet cuisine. Mrs. Eller leaves two sons, Jeffrey Thomas Eller, and his wife, Monika, of Pittsfield, and Michael James Eller, of Pittsfield; a daughter, Carol Wojkowski Ullom, and her husband, Dean, of Dullesport, Wash.; five sisters, Mildred Greenleaf, of Pittsfield, Mae Ferrari of Pittsfield, Lucy Charon of Louisianna, Lucille Henneborn, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Olive Feeley of Pittsfield, ;seven grandchildren, Brant, Emily and Dawn Ullom, Michael E. Eller, and Natasha Jeanne Howell, Jacob A. Eller, and Tristus Emil Eller; three `great-grandchildren, Dante and Terrance Eller, and Tasia Howell. She was predeceased by two brothers, Louis and Jack LaFrance; and six sisters, Lillian Vincent, Amy Charon, Claire Barnes, Ida Brazee, Laura Foley, and Margaret Griffin; a brother-in-law, Ronald Greenleaf, Sr., and her godfather, the Rev. Charles L. Foley. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME, with the Rev. Peter A. Gregory, Pastor of St. Charles Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Eller may be made to the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club or to UNICO Make-A-Wish both in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Eller

17 Entries

Joyce

October 13, 2008

Jeff and family,
Your mom's warmth, humor, and kindness made the world nicer just by being in it. Season after season, it was a joy to know her! I will miss seeing her.
With Loving Thoughts,

Margaret (Betty)

October 13, 2008

Jeff and family,
With sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought that others keep you in their prayers ease your heart and give you strength. Please know that your mom is enrolled for three years in the Association of Marian Helpers, A Spiritual Benefit Society of The Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

Members share in the spiritual benefits of the prayers an good works of the Marians:

*A daily Mass is offered for members

*A special Mass is offered on First Fridays and First Saturdays and on Feast Days of Our Lord and Our Lady

* A rememberance in the daily Masses, prayers, and rosaries of all Marian priests and brothers

* A rememberance in the continuous Novena to The Divine Mercy and in the daily prayers offered by workers at the Marian Helpers Center.

The PC Social Club

October 13, 2008

Jeff and Family,
May our thoughts of sincere sympathy help to ease you and your family's pain at this difficult time.

Kay, and family

October 13, 2008

Jeff, with our deepest sympathy please know our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Patricia

October 13, 2008

Dear Jeff, Thinking about you and wishing you peace and gentle comfort. Your mom and I enjoyed our clinic visits. She had a wonderful sense of humor. I hope it will give you some comfort in knowing she so appreciated your caring support, especially these last few years of her failing health. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Maureen Fitzgerald

September 24, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of flo's passing. she was always so cheerful whenever i saw her, even when she wasn't feeling at her best. her son jeff was so good to her and patient with her during her illness.we will miss her terribly.our prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

Dot

September 24, 2008

Jeffrey, I am so sorry I could not get to the funeral service for your mother. As you know , I've been ill and have had a hard time getting around because of my legs.Please accept my apologies and my sympathy for our loss. Your mother was a very dear friend and I will always remember the wonderful times we shared together. I especially remember a time when we had walked up to St. Charles for bingo and how much she loved working in the kitchen and preparing the tables and food with your uncle Tony and aunt Mae. Jeff, you are welcome to visit me at any time if you would like to share our memories together. Love, Isabelle.

John and Rose

September 22, 2008

Jeff: My mother and I express our condolences to you and yours on the loss of your mother. Flo was always----and will always be----a fond memory of our time here at Providence Court. I'll always remember the time we spent looking at the aquarium at the nursing home when we visited, Jeff. On a note about your mother's character, Jeff, she was one of only two who sent me a nice get-well/recovery note/gift when I was in hospital eight years ago after my renal transplant. She's an unfrgettable lady and all will miss her smile and lovingkindess here at Providence Court and anywhere else she's been.
-----John & Rosetta Fitzgerald

Henry & Janice Foley

September 19, 2008

Sorry for your loss. A Mother is a Great Loss, Every time you think of her ,Remember ,and relive the good times you had with your "MOTHER"

Lori Smith

September 19, 2008

Mike,
Frank & I were very sorry to see your mom passed away. Please know that our thought's and prayers are with you and your loved ones. We haven't seen each other in a very long time, I think of you often. May God bless, and keep you in his tender loving care.
Lori & Frank

CLARA MESSER WINSLOW WILLIAMSTOWN

September 19, 2008

MIKE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Carol Ullom

September 19, 2008

Although she was my mother, I didn’t have the good fortune to meet her until I was 35. We laughed and talked together as if we had known each other forever. I have only happy memories of her which will always be held close in my heart. Sadly, although we missed a whole lifetime together, she and I both knew that she had chosen the correct path for me, an act of love and unselfishness on her part. I love you and miss you, my mother, and thank-you.

Natasha Howell

September 18, 2008

We will all miss Gramma very much but we will always have great memories of her that will continue in our hearts and minds. She lived a great life with many people that loved her.

James Foley

September 18, 2008

To the Eller family, know that Aunt Flo will always be with us in our hearts.God bless her and all of you!

Robbie Harrington Brassard

September 18, 2008

Mike -
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a great lady! May your memories of happier times be a source of comfort.
Love, Bird

Dave & Rosie Foley

September 18, 2008

Jeff I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. Remember to hold close to your heart all the memories you hold inside.She was a special person. You are in our thoughts an prayers.

Debbie Robins(Foley)

September 18, 2008

I was happy when she went out with her sister Olive and myself to bingo. She made me laugh. I teased her about the colour of her hair which trend to change slightly every few months. I moved away but she is and always will be in my thoughts. I love you Aunt Flo, now safe in God's arms

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