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Elinor Tucker Obituary

Elinor E. (Reed) Tucker, 70 passed into God's care on August 1, 2008 surrounded by her family.

She leaves her husband of 51 years, George A. Tucker; two son's: Kevin G. Tucker, Steven R. Tucker of Hopkington, MA. She was predeceased by her brother George Reed of Brookfield, MA.

Elinor was born in Brookfield, MA the daughter of Leslie and Elizabeth (Galloway) Reed. After graduation from Tantasqua High School in 1956, she was employed as a legal secretary at a large insurance firm in Worcester, MA. Early in her marriage, she changed careers to become a full time home maker. She enjoyed her children and was an avid reader, especially of cook books.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6:00 to 8:00 on, Monday, August, 4, 2008. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Brookfield Emergency Squad or to a charity of choice. P.O. Box 73, N. Brookfield, MA-01535

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 3, 2008.

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Barbara and Kevin Rogers

August 17, 2008

George....our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...it is never easy saying goodbye to this life...that is why our memories live on....sincerely,

Ruth Howell

August 16, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Elinor's passing. She was so young. My prayers are with you.

Helen & Steve Tyree

August 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ed and Margie Doucette

August 5, 2008

To Steve Tucker and Family,
Our condolences on your loss.

Wayne Reed

August 4, 2008

Uncle George - Please accept my heartfelt sympathies at the loss of your loving wife, Aunt Sis. We take great comfort in knowing that she has been re-united with her brother, George (our Dad), in Heaven - and that she is finally at peace from the physical suffering she and you all endured these last many years.
Our love, Wayne (nephew) and Family

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