Eleanor Agnes Stacki Thayer

Eleanor Thayer Obituary

Eleanor Agnes
Stacki Thayer
SOUTH PORTLAND -- Eleanor passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Sedgewood Commons surrounded by her loving big family.
She was born in Portland on May 16, 1925, the daughter of Kazimiera and Ignatius Stacki of Poland. She grew up on the West End of Danforth Street in Portland where she enjoyed her Polish community, big family and being a governess for Senator Hale. She graduated from Portland High School where she was a majorette.
Married Feb. 6, 1945, to Robert E. Thayer, they started their family and resided at 96 Clifford St. in South Portland. She loved summers at Highland Lake at Camp Big Enough. She loved her neighbors and her home.
Eleanor was a unique and classy lady! She loved to be surrounded by people and thoroughly enjoyed social events. Every social event was an open opportunity to perform. With her hat dipped low, her tap shoes on, and a song playing (often times only in her heart) a dance was never far behind. Eleanor's true love was that of dance whenever, wherever and for whomever. She could often be found at the Lyric Theater and Community Center. Even at the age of 83 she wowed the onlookers with a dance to 'New York New York' at her granddaughters wedding. Each dance recital of her many granddaughters was a proud moment for her as she knew she passed along this love of dance.
Eleanor, who was a loving mother and grandmother, passed along a love of baking pie crusts, secret biscuits and her guwumpkies recipe which will always remain in the family.
She loved every minute of taking care of Ricky and going to their favorite places including the Lobster Shack and Higgins Beach. A unique, eccentric and spunky lady, in purple who left her mark wherever she went. She will be missed but on a stage somewhere, a performance lives on.
Surviving are her family Bobby and Judy Thayer, Jim and Nancy Thayer, Debbie and Gary Brookings, Joey Thayer, Pattie and Norman Locke, Ricky Thayer and Tommy Thayer; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren, all of South Portland.
Visiting hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the spring. Arrangements made by the Hobbs Funeral Home.
Eleanor Agnes Stacki Thayer

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Thayer

9 Entries

Ditchie Brown

January 28, 2010

Dear Joey,Tommy,Debbie,Pattie,Ricky, Jim & Bobby
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of your mother. We know that this is a very difficult time for you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you.
Ditchie Brown & his wife Tammie

January 27, 2010

Our condolences to Pattie, Norman, Taylor, Olivia and Natasha Locke, and the entire Thayer family for the loss of their mother, mother in law and grandmother, Eleanor. Eleanor was a dear friend and her greatest joy was when she was with her family. Later she would tell about the event and describe in detail all that happened. She had enormous pride in the accomplishment of all of her children and grandchildren. We are grateful for all the times that we got to spend with Eleanor at family events. Sincerely, Betty and Gordon Perry

Elizabeth & Gordon Perry

January 27, 2010

Our condolences to Pattie, Norman, Taylor, Olivia and Natasha Locke, and the entire Thayer family for the loss of their mother, mother in law and grandmother, Eleanor. Eleanor was a dear friend and her greatest joy was when she was with her family. Later she would tell about the event and describe in detail all that happened. She had enormous pride in the accomplishment of all of her children and grandchildren. I am grateful for all the times that I got to spend with Eleanor at family events. Sincerely, Betty and Gordon Perry

January 27, 2010

When someone we love passes from mortality it eases the pain to realize we have not lost a friend,but gained an angel.
Debbie and the Thayer Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Always
AL & Margaret Wilkes

Jane Pearson

January 27, 2010

Dear Bob and Family, My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Most Sincerely, Jane Seymour Pearson (Mrs. William)

Julie Thayer

January 27, 2010

Sorry to hear about your lose, my prays go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Julie Mober Thayer

Mary Anne(jordan) Weeman

January 27, 2010

Dear Family of Mrs Thayer, I am so sorry for you loss. I have great memeories of your mom through out the years. She was a lovely woman. She would always make me smile whe I ran into her, My thoughts are with you at this sad time

Jody Ryan

January 27, 2010

Debbie,
I have so many funny, loving memories of your Mom. I loved coming to your house and she would be singing, dressed in her white boots in a world her own. I tell my son all the fun things we did together growing up and I always include stories of your Mom and her infectious laugh!! Bless you guys. Thinking of all of you, Jody

January 27, 2010

Dear Bobby, Jim, Debbie, Joey, Pattie, Ricky, and Tommy,
I'm sorry for your loss. I do have very fond memories of your mom dancing for Debbie and me. She would push chairs back in the living room and show us a step or two. She was very full of life. I'm sure heaven has been spiced up considerably by her presence!
Kathleen Mahoney (Richards St.)

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