Elvira O. Groves, 82, of Brentwood, NH died Sunday December 21, 2003 in the Rockingham County Nursing Home. Mrs. Groves was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Marzullo) Palermo. She had resided in Atkinson and Chicago before moving to Brentwood four years ago. Mrs. Groves was a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Hampstead.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Groves of Atkinson, Arthur Groves, Jr, of San Fernando, Ca, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, her sister, Teresa Ciotola of Gainesville, Fl, her brother, Frank Palermo of Northbrook, Illinois, also several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, retired Chicago Police Officier, Arthur H. Groves who died in 1982.
There will be no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held in St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Hampstead at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 187 East Rd., Hampstead, NH 03841.