Eleanor Mae Allen

Eleanor Mae (Congdon) Allen, 90, passed away gently in her sleep February 13, 2007, in the Beaumont Nursing & Rehab. Center in Northbridge. She was the widow of Cameron Allen, who passed away in 1972. She leaves one son, Leigh Allen of Winchester, CT; a brother, Robert Congdon of Mendon; a sister, Marion Taft of Marlboro; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Allen was born in Woonsocket, RI, June 22, 1916, the daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Phillips) Congdon and lived most of her life in Hopedale. She graduated from Hopedale High School in 1934 before continuing her education at the former David Hale Fanning School for Girls in Worcester. She was a lifelong member of the Hopedale Unitarian Church. She enjoyed singing for many years with the Hopedale Community Chorus and was active within both the Hopedale Historical Society and the Hopedale Senior Center.

A calling hour will be held Saturday, February 17th, 2007, from Noon to 1 P.M in the Hopedale Unitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St., Hopedale, preceding Mrs. Allen's funeral service. Internment will follow in the Hopedale Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mrs. Allen's name may be made to The Hopedale Historical Society, The Hopedale Unitarian Parish, (or charities of personal choice).

The Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Whitinsville, is in care of arrangements.

(www.carrfuneralhome.com)