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Dora Elliott Obituary
She was the wife of the late Francis J. Elliott Sr.
She was born in Westford, daughter of the late Francesco and Benedetta (Colasanti) Barretto. She graduated from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing as an registered nurse.
She was a member of St. Michael Church in North Andover,
Mrs. Elliott was a nurse at Fort Devens during World War II.
She is survived by seven daughters, Bernadette Wizboski, Florence Ayers, Mary Ferrari, Joan Farahmand, Doreen McCarthy, Heather Iglesias and Theresa Strangie; a son, Francis J. Elliott Jr.; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by three sisters, Virginia Mellen, Ida Giunta, Lillian Peek; three brothers, Francis Barretto, Dennis Barretto and Gene Barretto.
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for Dora Elliott
Nancy Marks
November 8, 2006
To the children and family members of Dora Elliott, please accept my sincere condolences. Dora will always be remembered for the gracious and loving lady that she was. It has been many years since I last saw her, but please know that she will never be forgotten. She was a very special person to me and my family.
Joyce Arrigo
October 20, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the recent passing of your beloved mother.She was a wonderful person who will truely be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Joyce and Tony Arrigo and Family
Heather Iglesias
October 9, 2006
Thank you all for all your messages. It means a lot to me and the rest of us. My mom was one-of-a-kind, never to be duplicated. I will really miss her!
David Hillman
October 8, 2006
To the families of Dora Elliott, find peace and comfort knowing she has gone on to a better place.
Mary Iglesias
October 6, 2006
I consider myself blessed to have known Dora Elliott. She was a woman of dignity and honor and a role model of a great mother. I will miss her smiling face at future family gatherings.
Richard and Mary Aspesi
October 6, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Mrs. Elliott was a special woman who enjoyed her family more than anything and will be missed by many.
pamela hintz
October 6, 2006
My sincere condolences on your loss
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