Dalton, MA
Eleanor M. Moak, 80, of Dalton, MA, passed away on March 22, 2011 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born Eleanor Mertia Prentice on August 29, 1930, she graduated from Worcester High School in 1948 and went on to marry Richard G. Moak, also of Worcester. They and their two children lived in Baldwinsville, NY where she was active in Girl Scouts and worked at Suddaby's Red and White for many years.
She and her family moved to Pittsfield in 1979. She was predeceased by her husband Richard on July 7, 1983.
She worked in Pittsfield at Johnson Sewing Machine and So-Fro Fabrics.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, quilting, gardening and following current events.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol A. Moak; a son, Richard G. Moak Jr.; and two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Moak and Daniel Gregory Moak. She is also survived by a sister, Patricia Weber, her husband Darryl; a sister-in-law, Betty Prentice and several nieces and nephews.
She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 155 Main St. in Worcester with the Rev. Susan Wenner, officiating.
A calling hour will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.
The E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester is serving the family.