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Eleanor Curran Obituary

Age 80, beloved wife of the late Judge Hugh Cunningham Curran, of Milford entered into eternal life at Milford Hospital, on Saturday, December 2, 2006. She was born and raised in Cambridge, MA on April 29, 1926 and was the daughter of the late James Michael and Mary Reagan. She was predeceased by her son, Jack, and her daughters Kathleen and Nancy. She is survived by her five children, Maura Breen and her husband, Jay and their son Ryan, Mary Pat Healy and her husband, Peter and his children, Sarah, Kateri, Peter and Mary, son Hugh and his wife, Carol and their children Olivia, Hugh Michael and Jack Reagan, daughters M. Kate and Mary Ellen. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Dorie & Bob Tassinari, sister-in-law, Nona and husband Bernie Clark, brother-in-law Bill and wife Marie Curran and many nieces and nephews. She was a 1947 graduate of Regis College, Weston, MA with a degree in Home Economics. She and Hugh were married in 1952 and moved to Bridgeport where they started their family and careers. She taught Home Ecomonics at Bassick High School for several years and then left to raise their children. In addition to her family life, Eleanor partnered with Hugh in serving the City of Bridgeport, a city which they both loved so deeply. Being a Mom was most important, but she still found time to be very generous of her self to many local charities throughout the community. So when her children were finally grown up, Eleanor embarked on a new career working for Fairfield County Real Estate giving her the opportunity to meet new people every day and share their stories with everyone. Upon leaving Bridgeport, Hugh and Eleanor built a lifetime of friends and community at Laurel Beach. At the heart of Eleanor's life was her true devotion to her husband, her children, her family, her friends, and her religion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM in St. Ann's Church, 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Interment to follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Tuesday (TODAY) from 3 to 8 PM in the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, MILFORD, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Childrens Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St, #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301 or www.giving.childrenshospital.org www.codywhitefuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Curran

21 Entries

Barbara Dushay

December 6, 2006

TO All the Curran Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Your Mom was one great lady and a pleasure and honor to call a friend.
Barbara Beer Dushay and Family

MELVYN WHEELER

December 5, 2006

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

Dave Roche

December 5, 2006

Maura and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.The last time I saw her she was filling me in on where you are, family, etc. It was very clear how proud she was of you....and all of her children....as it should be.
God bless her and all of you in this very difficult time.
Dave Roche

Robyn Cerrone

December 5, 2006

To Hugh and the Curran Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family has been through a lot in the last year. May your love and closeness sustain you during this sorrowful time. My prayers are with you..

With deepest sympathy
Robyn Cerron

Kelly Golden Lauver

December 5, 2006

To The entire Curran Family:

Our sincerest and heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your Mother. My Mom and I were just remembering the days when your Dad was Mayor and my days at St. Charles with Hughie. Your Mom was always so very gracious and kind, we know she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Sincerely, Kelly Golden Lauver and Helen Golden.

Shawn Sharnick

December 5, 2006

Dear Curran Family:

I am very sorry for your loss. I have and will continue to pray for your family during your time of sorrow.

Dave Hicks

December 5, 2006

I Am Deeply Sorry For Your Loss And God Bless,Dave Hicks & Family

Donna Keith Bossa

December 4, 2006

Please know all of the Curran Family are in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother.

I reflect back on many good times with both she and your Dad. Cheering for our sons, Hughie and Jeff at the Wonderland of Ice
hockey games at the crack of dawn,
and many fun times together during the the "Run Across America "

May all the beautiful and wonderful memories you share, be a source of comfort during this very sad time.

Love and Prayers

Donna Keith Bossa

paul and pat Killion

December 4, 2006

The Curran Family:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Rita and John Ready

December 4, 2006

Rita and I lost a good friend..Our best wishes to the family..We will miss her....Rita and John Ready

suzanne & doug cole

December 4, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Hugh & Carol and the Curran family at this very difficult time.
Suzanne & Doug Cole

Margaret Pelton-Pope

December 4, 2006

God Bless all the Curran's during this time of sadness.

Kim (Walsh) Snowden

December 4, 2006

To: Mary Ellen, Mary Kate and all your family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kerry Gluck

December 4, 2006

To all the Curran Family,

I was so sad to hear of your mother's death. What a loss for all of us left behind. She was a wonderful person, kind, funny, intellectual, and very much a lady.

I enjoyed talking with both of your parents on many occasions at my father's practice in CT. I was Dr. Keogh's nurse, until I moved to Tennessee this past Spring.

Your parents talked a lot about how proud they were of their children, and how much they loved them.

Your mother put her husband, & children ahead of herself, not just for sacrifice or duty, but out of love. When Judge Curran died, she was at a loss, but showed determined strength. Even though her children were going through the loss of their father, they never missed a beat showing their support for her. She told me how much that meant to her, & how greatful she was for them.

I truely admired her. Meeting her (and many family members) changed my life. She was loving, like a mother, to me too.

Fondly,

Kerry (Keogh) Gluck

Jim Riling

December 4, 2006

Eleanor was a very special person. Whenever I saw her she always had a very kind word for me. I will never forget her helping Nancy and me find a house to buy before we got married.

I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Jim Riling

Mary Booth

December 4, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kelly (Walsh) Quesada

December 4, 2006

Dear Curran Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have very fond memories of her while we were growing up together on the beach. She will be deeply missed, but is now in GREAT hands. You have my prayers & deep sympathy as you go through this most difficult time.

Jan Birney

December 4, 2006

To all the Currans,
We are so sad this week that your mom has died. She has left a wonderful family, delightful memories, and a model of how to live with faith and goodness. Thank you for sharing her with us and for allowing us to get to know her. We love you all as family.

Jan Birney

December 4, 2006

Mrs Curran,
Thank you for your prayers, for your kindness, and for showing us how to live the Word of God every day of your life. We will miss you, but we know you are still cheering us on, giving us your wisdom, and praying for us. We have been blessed by your presence in our lives. love, Mark and Jan Birney

Lin Fox

December 3, 2006

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

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