ELEANOR APPLEYARD

APPLEYARD, Eleanor Age 83, passed away peacefully at home after a full life and recent illness. A resident of Swampscott, Marblehead, and Popponesset Beach, Mashpee. Eleanor brought warm love, good cheer, and song into a room. Eleanor graduated from Girls Catholic High School in Malden in 1957 and Salem State University in 1961. Eleanor and husband, Bill met in high school, married in 1963, and raised three children in Swampscott. Eleanor had a passion for helping others. She worked for several years as an educator and social worker, then devoted herself to family, friends, and community. Always ready for an adventure, Eleanor operated a toy and kite store for five years, traveled extensively, and enjoyed meeting new friends along her journey. Eleanor discovered a passion for creating art in midlife: she earned a Master of Art degree from Lesley University, an Advanced Certification from New England Art Therapy Institute, and studied ceramics and printmaking at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. As an avid artist in her later years, Eleanor maintained an art studio locally and participated in the Marblehead Arts Festival and other local shows, winning several 'Best in Show' awards through the 2010's. Eleanor shared her creativity and sense of adventure with grandchildren through crafts and reading. Eleanor's Catholic faith was a foundation in her life. She was a longtime member of Star of the Sea Parish in Marblehead and the LaSalette Faith Community in Topsfield. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Eleanor leaves behind her husband, Bill; her children, Maureen (and husband Jim) of Essex, Jennifer (and husband Kelvin) of Melrose, and Bill (and wife Lauren) of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Margaret, Doron, Samuel, William, and Kathleen; and several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Ellen Cafferty of Somerville, MA; her brothers, Anthony J., Jr., and Kevin; and her sister, Eileen Theilman. Visiting Hours: Wednesday, February 15, 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral, Thursday, February 16, 10 AM from the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM at Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead. Interment is private. Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead 142 Elm Street (781) 631-0076 eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com

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