GRAFFAM, Eleanor H. (Rexford)- In Marblehead, formerly of Melrose and Malden, January 29th. Devoted mother of Ernest Graffam and his wife Susan of Goffstown, NH and Sandra A. Pillo and her husband Brian of Marblehead. Beloved sister of Thomas Rexford of NH and FL, Francis Rexford of North Andover, John Rexford of Everett and the late Joseph, Arthur, Charlotte Meehan and Madeline Badarocco. Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Michelle, Samantha, Sarah, Sarabeth and Alex. Also lovingly survived by her great granddaughter Chloe as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith-Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Saturday, February 5th at 11 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith-Carroll Funeral Home on Friday from 5-8 PM. Committal Services will be private. Expressions of sympathy in Eleanor's name may be made to the Parkinson Disease Association, 720 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.
Born in Everett and an Everett High School graduate, Eleanor at 82, passed away at he Lafayette House in Marblehead after a long illness. Prior to her illness she worked for New England Telephone Company as an operator for over 10 years and also as receptionist and operator for Boston Centerless in Malden.