Eleanor Dennis

1911 - 2014

BORN

1911

DIED

2014

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Mitchell Funeral Home

15 Park Street

Easthampton, Massachusetts

Eleanor Dennis Obituary


NORTHAMPTON - Eleanor A. Lastumbo Dennis passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in the Life Care center of Wilbraham.
She was born Dec. 28, 1911 in Northampton the daughter of Dominic and Carolina Conz Lastumbo.
She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools. She worked for the former McCallum Hosiery in Northampton where she was a seamstress, designing hosiery for Broadway productions, including the Rockettes.
She married Gordon Dennis in 1934, who was a former metal shop teacher in Easthampton High School.
They made their home in Easthampton on Wilton road for 64 years. Eleanor was a member of the Easthampton Congregational Church and was active in the Womans Club and Mothers Club of the church.
Mrs. Dennis is survived by her daughter Joyce Hess of Wilbraham, two grandchildren, Carolyn O'Donnell of Belchertown and Douglas Hess of Hampden, five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Dylan Hess, Kate, Thomas and Michael O'Donnell and a niece and nephew. Eleanor was predeceased by five siblings.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a loyal friend.
She will be sorely missed as an inspiration and loving present by all whose lives she touched.
Services will be private.
Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to a charity of one's own choice.
Mitchell Funeral Home is handling arrangements. www.mitchellcofuneralhome.com
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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 24, 2014.
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So sorry for your loss..heaven has received another angel...

February 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers for the whole family, I know she will be missed.

Susanne walbert

February 26, 2014

So sorry to read of Eleanor's passing--remember her so well from years past-She and Ted were great friends of my Mom and Dad's, Joe and Jenny Rogers. Great memories. So sorry Joyce-may she rest in peace... Susan Rogers Noetzel, Amherst, Ma.

February 26, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Ellie's passing. She always had a generous smile to give and never a cross word. I enjoyed her life stories so much!! She will be missed......

Mary B

February 25, 2014

Ellie was an amzing woman! A true gem to anyone that knew her! She was thoughtful and kind. Always had a positive out-look on life and our crazy world that we live in! Her daughter and her family will always feel her presence because she loved you all unconditionally! Peace be with all of you.

Jo Corbett

February 24, 2014

My Dearest Gram, I will miss you so much but all our memories will never leave me..You are the sweetest , dearest, Great grandmother to all the kids too,So many good times and memories...Love and miss you ..I am so fortunate to have you in my life for 52 years <3

Carolyn O'Donnell

February 24, 2014

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