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Eleanor Rennell, 90

FLORIDA, Mass. - Eleanor R. (Burdick) Rennell, 90, of Florida and North Adams, Mass., died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Williamstown Commons.

She was born in North Adams, Mass., on September 10, 1928, a daughter of Myron Lawrence and Alice Mabel (Pearson) Burdick. She attended schools in Florida and attended Drury High School. She was employed at Sprague Electric Company for over 34 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Florida, where she was active in the Ladies Aide and was also a member of the Senior Center.

She married Howard Emerald Rennell on December 31, 1945. He died on August 18, 1980.

Survivors include her two daughters, Beverly Ann Kilbride of Bennington, Vt., and Teresa Lynn and Gerald Rysz of Florida, Mass.; two sons Howard, “Buzz” E. Rennell Jr. and Cynthia of Pownal, Vt., and Bryan Keith and Marian Rennell of Florida, Mass.; nine grandchildren, William, Michael, Stephen, Corrie, Aaron, Bryan, Sherry, Lisa and Jennifer; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence and Daniel Burdick; and two sisters, Connie Gray and Eileen Moore.

She was predeceased by a brother, Marvin Burdick; a sister Marilyn Clark; and son-in-law, Harry Kilbride.

Funeral notice: A funeral service to celebrate the life of Eleanor Rennell will be Wednesday September 4, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, Mass. A calling hour will be held from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow in Florida Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Gabriel Abbot Memorial School Playground Fund in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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Larry. I was sorry to read of your sisters passing please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

from: Barbara Harringtonon: 09-09-2019

My sister, Eleanor, Ellie, Lenore, El
She left us now and we'll miss her well
I can see her in Heaven with Marilyn and Marvin
baking and cooking as if they'd been starving
that is my sister fulfilling her wishes
by feeding the many with some bread and two fishes!
I guess you could say that was her lot in life
to be a good Mother, Grandma, and wife
but more than that, put a spoon in her hand
and she'd whip you up a smorgasbord
that truly was grand
so keep on cooking, Ellie
in your new home up above
we won't be coming to dinner just yet
but we're sending you all of our love!
Rest in Peace Ellie.........
from: Connie and Patrick on: 09-03-2019

I'm so sorry Buzz to you your family. I worked with your mom at Spragues 40 years ago before I was a nurse.. She was such a sweet lady. may she rest in peace John and Carol Greenbush
from: carol greenbushon: 08-31-2019

Connie, We are so sorry for the loss of your sister. Our heart goes out to your family. Hugs from both Doug and I.
from: Monica R McGrathon: 08-31-2019

Terry and family, Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts.
from: Bet Azaron: 08-29-2019

So sorry to my cousins, Beverly, Terry, Buzz, Bryan and family and to my entire family for the loss of such a great women, one of the most loving, kind, caring people I'll ever know. I'll cherish the memories....she was a loving aunt to me, but also mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She will be greatly missed.
from: Tracey Lairdon: 08-29-2019

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