Eleanor E. Rabitor

Eleanor E. (Gadbois) Rabitor, 83, of Heritage Ave. and formerly of Millville Rd. in Uxbridge died Wed. March 9, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 52 years Robert E. Rabitor died on Feb. 26, 1999.

She is survived by her son, David L. Rabitor and his wife Wendy S. of Barrington, NH; 2 grandchildren, Christopher D. Rabitor who is stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in CA and Katie A. Rabitor of NH; 2 brothers, Earl Gadbois of VT and Vincent Gadbois of Northbridge; 2 sisters, Alice Boisvert of Manchaug and Claire Mastriani of FL; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her 2 brothers, Francis and Robert Gadbois.

Born in Uxbridge on June 3, 1927, she was the daughter of Homer and Ida (Gosselin) Gadbois and has lived in Uxbridge most of her life. She attended Uxbridge schools and graduated from Uxbridge High School. Mrs. Rabitor was a clerk for the Uxbridge Tax Collector's office for several years and previously at Bernat Yarns. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Uxbridge and was active for many years on their altar guild. Eleanor enjoyed dancing, candelpin bowling and golf.

Her funeral will be held on Mon. March 14, from Tancrell Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sun. March 13. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.