Eleanore Marshall

Eleanore (Bunn) Curtis Nordgren Ohman Marshall, 101, died Tuesday evening. She was born in Orange NJ, the daughter of the late Dr. Frank C. and Annie (Pray) Bunn and spent most of her adult life in Marlborough. She was the wife of the late John A. Curtis Jr., the late Ralph E. Nordgren, the late George A. Ohman and the late John L. Marshall. She was also the companion of the late Joseph O'Brien. She was a graduate of the Dearborn Morgan school and Vassar College. Eleanore taught English at the Marlborough High School for 18 years, was a former president of the Marlborough Teacher's Association, and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association. She served many years as president of the Parent Teachers Association and alo served one term on Marlborough School Committee. Eleanore was a long time member of the First Church (Congregational) of Marlborough, where she was involved in youth group activities. She always gave her time to as many organizations as she could, including the Marlborough Hospital Auxillary, the United Way, the Girl Scouts and many others. Eleanore had a passion for many different hobbies. She loved outdoor activities like sailing, canoeing, fishing and gardening and was an avid collector of antiques, doll houses, rabbits, ice cream and chocolate molds. Mrs. Marshall published a book "Metal Molds". She is survived by 2 sons; John A. Curtis III of Fla., Ralph E. Nordgren and his wife Dorothy of Marlborough, 2 daughters; Nancy (Curtis) Hawley of CA, Betsy (Curtis) D'Angelo of WI, 1 stepson: John L. Marshall Jr., 1 stepdaughter; Caryl McLaughlin of Marlborough, 12 granchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren and 2 step great- great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 1 granddaughter Cara D'Angelo who died in 1978 and 1 son in law Dr. Charles D' Angelo who died in 2006. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 12 Noon in the First Church Congregational, 37 High St. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the United Way, 51 Sleeper St. Boston MA 02111. Arrangements under the direction of the William R. Short and Son funeral Home of Marlborough.