Anna E. Pendell

Anna Pendell Obituary

Anna E. (Beleckis) Pendell, 89, died Tues., December 8 in Knollwood Nursing Center.

Her husband, Ernest C. Pendell died in 1962. Anna is survived by her daughter, Lucy Pendell and her partner Maura, her sister, Helen Pendell and her husband Daniel, nephew, Daniel W. Pendell, sister-in-law, Connie Beleckis, many nieces, nephews and friends. She also leaves the staff and the many residents at Knollwood Nursing Home who she considered her "second family". Her brother, Peter Beleckis predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Adam and Lucy (Kupsras) Beleckis and graduated from Major Edwards High School and Becker College. She worked as a bookkeeper at Heywood Boot and Shoe and Norton Company. She retired from the Sheraton Lincoln where she worked as the Executive Housekeeper for many years. She was a Girl Scout leader and a self-taught, accomplished: seamstress, chef, baker, gardener, stone mason and woodworker. Anna was a devout Christian and a Jehovah Witness, she lived her life giving and helping others until her last day.

Mom you are loved by many and missed deeply, God Bless you.

Visiting hours will be Friday, December 11 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston Street, W. Boylston. Anna's funeral service will be Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Boylston. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Knollwood Nursing Center Activities Fund, 87 Briarwood Circle, West Boylston, MA 01583. For directions and online guest book please visit:

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anna Pendell

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13 Entries

Judy and Steve Santella

January 11, 2010

read at her grave side on December 12th 2009:
December 11, 2009
Anna was a very gifted, talented and loving human being. One of the best ways that we can think of to remember her life and keep her in our hearts every day is to reflect on her love of some of the simplest and pleasurable gifts of life, such as nature and gardening. Gardening that would even make those from PBS’s victory garden green with envy. The beautiful flowers she planted, the stonewalls she built and the paths and steps she created throughout the gardens were exceptional.

One of her special joys was attracting birds by putting out feeders and planting the appropriate flowers to attract different species. She would take so much pleasure in watching them and knowing that they were getting the nourishment they needed to survive the harsh northeastern winters. The gardens continue to grow each year with new plants, walls and paths due to the loving care of her daughter Lucy and daughter in law Maura. In addition, Anna was an expert cook, plumber and carpenter. She even built an entire room in the basement by herself so that Lucy could have her own teenage getaway. Most of all, we will remember Anna as a very special, loving and unselfish mother and a truly good person.

Anne Boulay

December 13, 2009

Lucy and Maura, So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I hope your memories bring you comfort. Love, Anne Boulay

Anne Boulay

December 13, 2009

Lucy and Maura, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love, Anne Boulay

Lucy Maura Pendell Conlon

December 12, 2009

Thank you everyone for the prayers, kind words and support through this difficult time. May God Bless each and every one of you this Christmas season and through out the New Year.
Love, Lucy and Maura

December 11, 2009

May the love of family and friends carry you thru this sad time. Anna was always sending her love thru her kisses to my mom at Knollwood. We will miss her.

Viola Griffin and Family

December 11, 2009

Lucy,
May your memories bring you peace and joy. It was evident how much you loved your mom and how wonderful you were to her all of your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate a life well lived. God Bless

Love, Eileen, Charlene, and Sharon

Brenda Neary

December 11, 2009

Lucy I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a remarkable lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane Nuzzetti

December 11, 2009

Lucy & Maura--So very sorry to hear of your mothers passing--My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time---Love Jane

Jane Dymek

December 11, 2009

Dear Lucy,
I know you will remain strong. Find comfort in your family and friends. You were very fortunate to have a wonderful, beautiful and talented Mom who taught and shared her talents with you. She will always be with you. I have never forgotten the good "ole" days. God Bless.
Jane Dymek

December 10, 2009

Lucy and Maura,
I am so sorry for your loss. No matter the age, a mothers loss is never easy. Lucy, please find comfort in the time you spent with your Mom. You were a wonderful daughter!

Meighan

JoAnn Dattis

December 10, 2009

Lucy, I think I speak for everyone by saying that all of us here at Knollwood (staff & residents) share in your sorrow. Anna’s kind words; weather alerts and her daily hugs will be missed. May these memories bring you comfort and know that she was loved by many.

Lisa Kerswell

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patricia Keenan (Beliveau)

December 9, 2009

Lucy,
So Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing
She was a wonderful neighbor to us. Your memories of her will help you thru these darkest days. God Bless.

Love Aunty Pat

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