Estelle W. Eldredge

HARWICH - Estelle W. Eldredge, 87, of Harwich, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009, in the Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brewster. She was comforted in her passing by the love of her daughter, Sheila, and grandsons, Steven, Shawn and Christopher, and nephew, John.

Estelle was born on Dec. 3, 1921, in Florida and moved to the Cape 63 years ago. She was the wife of the late Alvin B. Eldredge and sister of the late Louise Eldredge of Harwich and four brothers from Florida.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Culver of Harwich; son, Charles Urton of Cleveland, Texas; and grandsons, Steven and Shawn Culver of Harwich, Alvin Urton of Columbus, Mich., and Christopher Urton of Splendora, Texas; a granddaughter, Sonya Urton of Cleveland, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves several friends and neighbors.

In her early years on the Cape, she worked for the Cashen family at Harwich Laundry and then as a certified nurses aide for Brewster Manor, Cranberry Point and Rosewood Manor Nursing Homes and private duty.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, knitting, bowling, and years ago pizza parties with Alvin and their friends.

A special thanks to the staff at Pleasant Bay Nursing Home for the love and wonderful care she received there.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2009, from 3 to 6 p.m., and services on Monday, at 1 p.m., in the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main St., West Harwich. Burial will follow at the Island Pond Cemetery in Harwich Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 714A Main Street, Yarmouth, MA 02675, or to the Pleasant Bay Nursing Home, Attn: Activities Department, 383 South Orleans Road, Brewster, MA 02631.

Doane, Beal & Ames
508-432-0593