Duhnkrack, Eleanor Davis
1929-2017
Eleanor Davis Duhnkrack, 87, of Stamford, CT, formerly of Brooklyn, CT, passed away on Monday morning, February 20, 2017 at her residence. Eleanor was born in Somerville, MA on March 21, 1929. She graduated from Somerville High School in 1947. She also graduated from Emerson College, Boston, MA with a Bachelor of Arts degree, in the class of 1951 and a Master's degree from Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY in the class of 1977. She worked as a Reading Specialist in the Killingly Public School System in Danielson, CT from 1978 to 1997.
Eleanor served as a church lector at Our Lady of LaSalette church in Brooklyn, CT and as Scholarship Chairman at the Windham Tolland Retired Teachers Association. In addition, she was a member of the Emma Rogers Society of MIT, a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the Honor Society in Education, the International Reading Association and Manhattan College Reading Council.
She was predeceased by her husband George B. Duhnkrack; a daughter, Ellen Mary; a brother, Lt. George C. Davis, Jr. and two sisters, Miriam Govoni of Duxbury, MA and Ruth L. Davis of Cambridge, MA. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Clark and son-in-law Brian Clark of Rye Brook, NY. She also has two grandchildren, Ellen Mary Clark and Emma Marie Clark.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at our Lady of LaSalette Church, Brooklyn, CT. Burial will follow in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. There are no calling hours. Tillinghastfh.com

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Published by Greenwich Time on Feb. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Duhnkrack

12 Entries

Thomas Doherty

February 17, 2022

Beth and I met George and Eleanor when they move into our neighbor hood in ealy 80"s and theyaske us how soon they could expect to be in their HOuse. We at that time introduce them to the Pheassnt Lane joce; You will be in by the loiidays which of course was a crap shoot. We had the priviledgeof socializing with them after they move in and we recognized they woere a class act entertaining. Beth worked with Elennore at Killingly H.S. We were very sorry to lose first George and then his wife. We were proun to have them as freiends and admired them . tom and beth

Tom and Beth Doherty

February 17, 2019

Eleanor and George met us when they stopped in upon buying their house. They realized since we were the first house we might be able to help with info. We were delighted to welcome them and share our info which was mainly they would be in by the holidays ..... only the builder was never sure of which holidays . We shared going to parties over the years and had many other chuckles . That is a great picture of her; it expresses her joy and her warmth. I am sure the entire family must miss her; alittle every day and a whole lot. Beth and tom

Marc Lovely

March 4, 2017

I was one of Eleanor first students. I remember her smile and laughter. She touched my heart back then. I will always be great full for what she has done for me. Rest In Peace. You will be missed.

Tom Beth

February 26, 2017

We were one of Eleanor and George's first neighbors on Pheasant Lane, Beth worked at KHS with her and we have been to their house and many neighborhood parties. She was great company with her infectious smile and engaging laughter. I know she leaves a big space unfilled in the family. Love to all. Beth and Tom Doherty

Brad Thompson

February 26, 2017

What I remember about Eleanor is she loved working with her students. She has amazing patience and a beautiful heart! Truly a wonderful person!

GOOD LUCK TO A GREAT BOY -E. DUHNKRACK

Jason Bowns

February 24, 2017

While I was never formally enrolled in her reading classes, Mrs. Duhnkrack and I became acquainted because her classroom was adjacent to the English Department's book room. That's where my Latin class took place. She radiated positive energy, was always smiling and interested in what and how I was doing. I remember when she came into one class to teach us about organization and good study habits. I missed her and wish I'd seen her since graduating, but alas, she retired that same year, too. I'm happy she made it to 87 and hope she had a very fulfilling and well-deserved retirement hopefully surrounded by people as loving and special as she always was with students and colleagues alike. You brought a certain light into my high school experience. I shall continue to carry it with me always. Thank you, Mrs. Duhnkrack. I'm glad you signed my yearbook before we both left KHS forever. Deepest sympathies to her family... Jason Bowns

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Kathy O'Brien

February 24, 2017

Eleanor was such a gracious, kind, and cultured lady! She and I had the same lunch period at Killingly High School, and I had the pleasure of her company, intelligence, and subtle wit during many lunches. I admired and respected this elegant woman for the effort and caring she continuously gave to her students.

ODILIA MENDRYS

February 23, 2017

TO THE FAMILY OF ELEANOR DAVIS DUHNKRACK

A LOTS OF LOVE TO EACH ONE OF YOU AT THIS TIME.

ODILIA AND GABRIELA.

EDR

February 23, 2017

Knowing that many prayers are in your behalf and mostly that the God of all comfort is your strength and arm of peace is surely soothing to the heart. This is our prayer for you during this time of sorrow. Isaiah 65: 17-25. God knows your pain. Draw close to Him.

Karen Crescimanno

February 23, 2017

Margaret - So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She always had a smile & kind words for everyone. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Karen (Baril) Crescimanno

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

February 22, 2017

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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