Eleanor A. Grant, 71
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Eleanor A. (Vachon) Grant, 71, of Mansfield died unexpectedly on Thursday May 17, 2007 at home.
Born in Newton, MA on August 11, 1935 she was a loving daughter of the late Joseph S. and Veronica C. (McDermott) Vachon.
She grew up in Newton and was educated in Newton parochial schools. As a youth she was an avid ice skater and also enjoyed watching ice skating events.
Mrs. Grant had worked as an Actuarial at Factory Mutual in Norwood for over 10 years prior to retiring. She had formerly worked part time at CVS in Mansfield and Cumberland. At the time of her death she was employed part time for Tedeschi’s in Mansfield. She very much enjoyed helping customers and being with her many friends she made at work.
Eleanor loved reading, crossword puzzles and taking care of her pet cats. She had lived in Mansfield for the past 21 years and was formerly of Wareham, Walpole and Newton.
She is survived by her devoted children; Chris R. Grant and his wife Susanne M. Grant of Mansfield and Judith M. Dodd and her husband Edward W. of Jacksonville, Florida. Her cherished grandchildren; Jillienne M. Grant of Lincoln, R.I. and Christina E. Grant and Alexander R. Grant both of Mansfield. She was the sister of the late Robert Vachon and Sister Mary Edmond .
Private services will be held at a later date in the Church of Emmanuel in Foxboro. Burial will also be private.
Donations in Eleanor’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield.
For additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com