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Eleanor Appleton Obituary

PITTSFIELD -- Eleanor Marie Appleton, 68, of 38 Essex St., died Wednesday morning at her home.

Born in Pittsfield Oct. 6, 1934, daughter of Amedee and Rose Garneau Cornellier, she attended the former Notre Dame Elementary School and St. Joseph’s Central High School.

Although she was primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Appleton at one time was employed by Greylock Plastics and had worked as a private-duty caregiver for the elderly.

She was a communicant of Notre Dame Church and active in church affairs. She enjoyed gardening and bingo.

Her husband, Ralph E. Appleton, whom she married Oct. 4, 1952, died Nov. 14, 1993. He was a firefighter for the city of Pittsfield.

She leaves three sons, Ralph E. “Butch” Appleton of Dalton and David J. Appleton and Mark A. Appleton, both of Pittsfield; three daughters, Sandra L. Furlano of Pittsfield, with whom she resided, Donna M. Rogers of Port Orange, Fla., and Wendy A. Appleton, also of Pittsfield; a sister, Roseline E. “Cookie” Benham of Pittsfield, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Funeral services for Eleanor Marie Appleton, who died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, will be held Saturday, May 10, at 10:15 from DERY FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at Notre Dame Church, celebrated by the Rev. Earl A. Hebert, pastor. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, from 4 to 7, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Appleton may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Appleton also leaves her eight adored grandchildren, Nicole Furlano, Trisha Rogers Shawyryn, Chad Appleton, Kyle Appleton, Shane Appleton, Joshua Bassett, Ashley Lynn Bassett and Shannon Bassett; her two cherished great-grandchildren, Cheyanne Purry and Darrin Appleton and her longtime family friend, Roger D. Davenport. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kaylee Rose Bassett, who died Feb. 10, 1992.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on May 9, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Raymond Demary

May 20, 2003

Wendy,

Sorry to hear of your mother death. I hope God is with you during this time.

Your auto mechanic buddy

Ray Demary

Betty May

May 10, 2003

Dear Wendy and Jeff, We are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. Jerry called me today and told me.Just remember she will always be with you in spirit. Love Aunt Betty and Uncle Homer

Sue Murray

May 10, 2003

Mark, Wendy + Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. If I can do anything please let me know. My thoughts are with you.

Wayne Barb & Jessica Snow

May 10, 2003

She'll be very missed. She was a great neighbor to have, everybody should be so nice.

Susan Babbs

May 9, 2003

My deepest feelings are sent to all of you. Eleanor was a spiecal lady and I will never forget.

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