| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
6/12/2020 Kendra (Duffy) Hart
Dighton, MA, USA
6/12/2020 Tiffany Carlson
Smithfield, RI,
Rest In Peace, Mrs. Mackinder. You were an amazing teacher I was lucky to learn and be inspired by. Sending condolences and love to your family and friends.
6/12/2020 Carla Scuzzarella
Saugus, MA, USA
Dear Family of Ellie, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I worked Ellie on Sundays at the JFK Library for the past 10 years - my tours were in between hers. She was such a positive, passionate person. I loved listening to her talk about Jackie during her special presentations. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ellie was a special person. Sincerely, Carla Scuzzarella
6/12/2020 Mary Lou Steinberg
Kingston, Pa., Usa
Dearest Family, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Eleanor. We went to West Side Central HS together and celebrated our 50th reunion. We visited at that event and I received a lovely note afterwards. Please accept my sincere condolences and treasure the memories.
6/12/2020 Nicole Bisanti Meroney
Bridgewater , Ma, Usa
I was so saddened to hear this news. Ms. Mackinder was my high school history teacher in Norton for several years, I graduated in 2000. She has always had a place in my memory and heart, she was a hard teacher, but such a great teacher and I appreciated her willingness to push us harder than we probably wanted at the time. She will be missed, and I know that her students will always remember her as I do. Nicole Bisanti Meroney
6/12/2020 Kristin McAuliffe
Framingham, MA,
My sincere condolences on your loss. I was a docent with Ellie at the JFK Library and always enjoyed working with her, especially on President's Day. I will miss her. I hope happy memories bring you peace.
6/12/2020 Patricia Jones
Pringle, PA-Pennsylvania, United States
It is with great sadness upon learning of my nsweet childhood friend, learning of her passing is still a shock. Istill see her brother, Joe, as he is a close friend for many years since childhood with my brother Paul. See Joe often as he visits my brother who lives across the street from my home. My heasrtfelt, deepest sympathy to her brother, cousins, children, grandchildren and many friends she shared her life with for which I was blessed to have her since we were just kidsand graduated high school together. Many memories of this classy lady. So very sorry for your profound loss
6/12/2020 Carolyn Clark
Hingham, Massachusetts, USA
I was deeply saddened to hear of Ellie's passing. As a fellow docent at the JF Kennedy Presidential Library, I enjoyed many conversations with her sharing our experiences and enthusiasm for the Kennedy era. I will be working in my garden this afternoon and will gather some flowers to make a lovely bouquet in her honor.
6/12/2020 Katherine Gilliland
Weymouth, MA,
On behalf of the docents and staff at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, we send our deepest condolences. Ellie was a docent for 13 years and a joy to work with. We will miss her sense of humor and wit, her zest for lifelong learning, and her generous spirit. She has left an indelible mark on our volunteer program and will always be remembered fondly.
6/12/2020 HELENANNE M BENDIK
Hillsborough, NJ, USA
Joe, Lara Anne and family, Michael and family: I'm so sad about the passing of your dear Ellie. I've known her most of my life. I remember fondly our days in the Slovak Catholic Sokols, our weekly rehearsals for "calisthenic drills," and our bus trips to Slets which were all very memorable. But we especially enjoyed our annual performance at Sans Souci Park. Recently as Ellie's been cleaning out things kept by her mom, she sent me cards my mom and aunt had sent your parents/grandparents on their wedding day and again to congratulate them on Ellie's birth. Just recently she sent me some sing-along songbooks we used on our bus trips. I was also fortunate to have gone to 7th and 8th grade with Ellie and continued to high school all those years at West Side Central Catholic High School. And she's been one of my stalwart prayer warriors as we pray for the many needs of so many people. She was a dear friend and she will be greatly missed by many. She has left a legacy of love behind. My sincere condolences.
6/12/2020 Janet Farrell
Cary, North Carolina, USA
So sorry to hear about Ellie, we worked together at NHS and traveled together, roommates, on a trip with students. Very sad , she will be missed.
6/13/2020 George Economou
Norton, MA, USA
With deep sympathy. George Economou. [I was her apartment landlord in Norton many years ago. She was a very respected person and tenant.]
6/13/2020 Kathi Rogers
Marion, MA, United States
Lara and Michael- Your mom was a wonderful teacher and friend. I am lucky to have known her. I hope that your memories of her bring you much happiness and joy. She loved you all so much. Kathi Rogers
6/13/2020 Linda Kollett
Norton, MA, United States
Dear Lara and Michael, I am writing this note from Chicago. I was stunned to hear of your mother's sudden death, and will miss her a great deal. She was a friend, travel partner, and breakfast companion, and I am happy to have known her. Please accept my deepest sympathies. It is hard enough to lose a parent, but when it happens so quickly, and at least for me, so unexpectedly, it compounds the grief. You have many reasons to think about her with happy thoughts. She was active, involved and vital right to the end. Hugs to you all.
6/13/2020 Liza Grasso
Norton, MA, USA
Ellie was a kind woman who barely knew me, as I started working at NHS after her retirement, but made an effort to take me under her wing. She graciously gave me so many teaching materials, and shared her passion for education with me in the very brief time I knew her. I always enjoyed seeing her while voting. She will be greatly missed.
6/13/2020 Scott Monaghan
Chicago, IL, USA
I was very sad to hear this news. Mrs. Mackinder is one of the great influences that I will carry with me all my life.
6/15/2020 Francine Mackinder Douaihy
Dunmore, PA, USA
Dear Lara, Mike and your entire family. Tom and I offer our sincere condolences on the death of your mother. She had a wonderful professional career and raised a beautiful family. I bet she had a special place in her grandchildren’s hearts!!! May she rest peacefully in the hands of God... God Bless you all, Francine and Tom( Joe Mackinder’s daughter)
6/16/2020 Ronnie Goldstein
Norton, MA, United States
I had the pleasure of getting to know Ellie over the course of several year proctoring the MTEL exam at NHS. Several years later I ran into her at an event at the JFK and she greeted me as an old friend. She was a wonderful person through and through, may her memory be a blessing.
6/16/2020 Deborah Blum-Shore
Attleboro, MA, USA
Michael and Lara - I had the pleasure of meeting with your mom many years ago. As an elder law attorney, I sadly have occasion to read many, many obituaries. Most do not give the true flavor of the person. Your mother's is absolutely fabulous, and paints such a vivid picture of who she must have been as a person. She clearly touched many lives, and will live on in many hearts. On behalf of our Firm, I want to extend our sympathies to you and your family.
6/16/2020 Mike Hancock
Framingham, MA, USA
My most sincere condolences to your family. I had the great privilege of working with Ellie on the same days she volunteered to give tours at the JFK Library. She was a wonderful person, I'm going to miss the conversations that we had. The fact that she volunteered her time to give tours truly is a testament of the kind person she was.
6/17/2020 Nancy Tobin
Braintree, MA, USA
I am so sorry to hear of Ellie's passing. She was a friendly, joyous person, with a warmth of spirit. I will miss seeing her at the JFK. My deepest sympathies to the family. Rest in Peace Ellie.
6/18/2020 Fred Bartek
Naples, Florida, USA
Dear Lara & Michael, It was with great sadness that I heard of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful mother, teacher and friend. I have great memories of the nearly thirty years we worked together at Norton High School. I particularly remember our enjoyable trips to Europe. Ellie will be greatly missed. May she rest in eternal peace.
6/18/2020 Kent Taylor
Norton , MA, USA
All my love to the family of Ellie-Mac! We were colleagues for years and she was beloved by all! Her sense of humor was incredible and we had more laughs together than I can remember! I will always hold those close to my heart. She was a mentor and friend. With Love, Kent Taylor
6/18/2020 John Hanson
Worcester, MA, USA
Dear Lara, Mike and Family, I am deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the loss of your Mom. I have many happy memories of our friendship especially during my years in Norton. Having worked closely together on the Adult Education Program and in the Norton Public Schools we became more than colleagues but good friends. I'll always cherish our "apple pie" lessons and sharing. She will be missed. John
6/22/2020 Barbara Woodmansee
York, PA, USA
My sincere condolences to your family. I went to high school with Eleanor and enjoyed her company at our 50th high school reunion. She was always upbeat and welcoming. She will be missed. As requested by her family I have made a donation to the Biden campaign in her memory. Take care.
7/1/2020 Dennis F. Westphal
Attleboro, Mass. 02703, U.S.A.
Dear Ellie, It would be an understatement to say that I was "shocked" (heart broken) when our dear friend, Dale told me the "awful news) Now, who am I going to argue politics with? Rest in peace, dear girl. Your friend and admirer, Dennis