On Friday July 17, 2020, Eleanor (Cantwell) Morgan, 86, of Marshfield, formerly of Waltham, died peacefully in her home after an extended illness surrounded by loved ones, earning her guardian angel wings and joining beloved husband Donald and son Edward “Eddie”. Eleanor, born September 3, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, was preceded in death by parents Albert and Eleanor (Fitzgerald) Cantwell, older brothers James and William, daughter-in-law Monica, and several family and friends.
Eleanor is survived by her remaining 3 sons, Richard of Weymouth, William & Anne of Hopkinton, and James of Marshfield; 5 grandchildren, William & Nancy Morgan, Elizabeth & Michael Ashley, Caroline Morgan, Annie Morgan, and Kathleen Morgan; 4 great-grandchildren Luke Ashley, Claire Ashley, Monica Morgan, Cameron Ashley, and many cherished relatives and friends.
Raised in Brighton, Massachusetts, Eleanor graduated from Mission High in 1951 and began working at Western Electric in Watertown. It was through there that she was introduced to Donald, the love of her life, on a double date with a close coworker friend. They married in 1955 and eventually settled in Waltham to raise their 4 sons and be a guiding influence to Donald’s younger siblings. A devoted wife and mother, Eleanor focused on creating a loving and welcoming home until later rejoining the workforce. Starting as a temp, she quickly progressed through several positions as her employers realized her capabilities and ultimately promoted her to Director of Lab Supplies at Brandies University where she stayed until her retirement in 1997. After Donald’s passing, Eleanor made her final relocation and home in Marshfield, MA where many treasured family memories had been created while summering through the years.
Eleanor lived a full life and found enjoyment in many things, including: exploring with Donald, entertaining (especially Christmas Eve in Waltham and Summers in Marshfield), getaways with friends, Florida Winters, reading, cross-stitch, crossword & jigsaw puzzles, politics, Keno, lunch & shopping with niece Jean, afternoon Coors Light, ice cream sundaes, Ghirardelli, quality time with grandchildren, and most recently face timing with great-grandchildren. The testament to how Eleanor’s warm, straightforward manner touched people was obvious by the extension of people that remained friends and actively kept in touch through the years and she will be greatly missed.
Extended family and friends may briefly call at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St, Winchester, MA 01890 on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 4-8PM. A private Catholic mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church 155 Washington St, Winchester, MA 01890 followed by a private burial at Mt. Feake Cemetery Waltham, MA. MASKS MUST BE WORN AND SOCIAL DISTANCING OBSERVED. Memorial donations may be made in Eleanor’s name to Cranberry Hospice 36 Cordage Park Circle, suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.