Obituary for Eleanor Beals (Marshall)
Eleanor "Ellie" Marshall Beals, 90, a lifelong resident of Nashua, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Friday June 17, 2022.
She was born on September 25, 1931, in Nashua, NH, daughter of the late Roy F. and Kittie (Grover) Marshall, six brothers, Lewis, Theodore, William, John, James, George, and one sister Gladys Marshall. The last surviving sister Carol P. Marshall.
Eleanor graduated from Nashua High School in 1949. During high school she worked at Brockelmans. One rainy day when the donuts were being made there was a knock on the window, and Al Rock asked her to come outside and talk on the radio and she was thrilled to do so. After High School she worked at the New England Telephone Company as an operator from 1950 -1955 until they changed to dial, and had lasting friendships with Rachel Hill, Lucille Champagne, and Betty Herrick,phone operators that worked alongside her.
She married her high school sweetheart Alpheus Beals Jr. in 1953, they had five children together, and were married for 58 years until he passed on October 29, 2011. Family meant everything to her, and she made sure we grew up always feeling loved.
When Eleanor's last child Cindy entered Jr. High School, she decided to go back to work at Rivier College in housekeeping, retiring 17 years later, gaining lasting friendships with Claudette Tellier, the Sisters, and many co-workers.
She loved her home and enjoyed working in the garden, planting flowers, and enjoying the yard. She also loved knitting, especially hats, and blankets for those in need. In colder months when all the gardening was done, Eleanor made jigsaw puzzles which brought her much joy. Baking cookies, cakes, and breads was another fun pastime for her, and shared them with family and friends.
Many summer trips were spent at Sebago Lake with her close friends "The Ladies of the Lake" Rowena, Eva, Carol, Pat, and Betty.
Pilgrim Congregational Church was very important to her. Eleanor was an active caregiver to the sick and shut-ins. A member of the church choir since she was a teen. Also flower chairperson and member of the Pilgrim Ladies. She loved her church.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Beals and his wife Susan of Nashua NH, Debra Dooley and her husband James of Albuquerque NM, Wayne Beals and his wife Julie of Warner NH, Cynthia Morelli and her husband Trey of Keene NH, Mark Hanscom and partner Laura Gill of Bedford NH, and predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Dugas of Nashua NH.
A beloved Nana to her ten grandchildren, Jeffrey Beals and his wife Brittany, Evan Beals, Scott Leggett, Samuel Leggett, Kathleen Ryan, Sean Ryan, Angela Vroom Givant and husband Paul, Adam Dugas, Abby Rae Burke and husband Chris, Alex Dugas and wife Kate, Jordan Merring and her husband Bradley, and Nick Marcellino Jr. She also enjoyed her five great grandchildren, Maverick, Levi, Saskia, Cole, and Devin.
SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 4 Watson Street, Nashua NH on Friday July 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603-883-3401) “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Mom was a friend to many and always willing to share a hug and a smile, she was the "Light of Life". The family requests you attend wearing a "hint of pink” in any form or fashion in remembrance of her favorite color.
She was born on September 25, 1931, in Nashua, NH, daughter of the late Roy F. and Kittie (Grover) Marshall, six brothers, Lewis, Theodore, William, John, James, George, and one sister Gladys Marshall. The last surviving sister Carol P. Marshall.
Eleanor graduated from Nashua High School in 1949. During high school she worked at Brockelmans. One rainy day when the donuts were being made there was a knock on the window, and Al Rock asked her to come outside and talk on the radio and she was thrilled to do so. After High School she worked at the New England Telephone Company as an operator from 1950 -1955 until they changed to dial, and had lasting friendships with Rachel Hill, Lucille Champagne, and Betty Herrick,phone operators that worked alongside her.
She married her high school sweetheart Alpheus Beals Jr. in 1953, they had five children together, and were married for 58 years until he passed on October 29, 2011. Family meant everything to her, and she made sure we grew up always feeling loved.
When Eleanor's last child Cindy entered Jr. High School, she decided to go back to work at Rivier College in housekeeping, retiring 17 years later, gaining lasting friendships with Claudette Tellier, the Sisters, and many co-workers.
She loved her home and enjoyed working in the garden, planting flowers, and enjoying the yard. She also loved knitting, especially hats, and blankets for those in need. In colder months when all the gardening was done, Eleanor made jigsaw puzzles which brought her much joy. Baking cookies, cakes, and breads was another fun pastime for her, and shared them with family and friends.
Many summer trips were spent at Sebago Lake with her close friends "The Ladies of the Lake" Rowena, Eva, Carol, Pat, and Betty.
Pilgrim Congregational Church was very important to her. Eleanor was an active caregiver to the sick and shut-ins. A member of the church choir since she was a teen. Also flower chairperson and member of the Pilgrim Ladies. She loved her church.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Beals and his wife Susan of Nashua NH, Debra Dooley and her husband James of Albuquerque NM, Wayne Beals and his wife Julie of Warner NH, Cynthia Morelli and her husband Trey of Keene NH, Mark Hanscom and partner Laura Gill of Bedford NH, and predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Dugas of Nashua NH.
A beloved Nana to her ten grandchildren, Jeffrey Beals and his wife Brittany, Evan Beals, Scott Leggett, Samuel Leggett, Kathleen Ryan, Sean Ryan, Angela Vroom Givant and husband Paul, Adam Dugas, Abby Rae Burke and husband Chris, Alex Dugas and wife Kate, Jordan Merring and her husband Bradley, and Nick Marcellino Jr. She also enjoyed her five great grandchildren, Maverick, Levi, Saskia, Cole, and Devin.
SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 4 Watson Street, Nashua NH on Friday July 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603-883-3401) “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Mom was a friend to many and always willing to share a hug and a smile, she was the "Light of Life". The family requests you attend wearing a "hint of pink” in any form or fashion in remembrance of her favorite color.