Haverhill – Eleanor M. (Swenson) Faulkner, 77, passed away September 9, 2020 at Clipper Harbor in Portsmouth, NH.
Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Hilding and Frances (Melvin) Swenson. Eleanor was raised and educated in Andover. She loved antiquing and yard sales for her antique shop, “A Friends Closet” in Haverhill that she ran for many years. Eleanor loved her yearly trips to Ogunquit with her sister Margie. A woman of strong faith, she enjoyed family gatherings and adored her grandchildren, lovingly known as “Nana”. Eleanor will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Lee Faulkner of Rochester, NH; Stacy D’Orazio and her husband Tony of Barrington, NH; step son, Craig Faulkner and his wife Patty of Nashua, NH; brothers Donald Swenson and his wife Joanne of Andover and Gary Swenson of Lawrence; sister Margie Dishmon of Chelmsford; four grandchildren, Cameron Faulkner, Dominic, Roman and Gabriella D’Orazio; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Marie Townsend.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, September 16 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 11:00AM. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, 5 Spring Grove Road, Andover. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Jean Grieco says
September 17, 2020 at 7:54 pmDear Family of Auntie Ellie: She was such a Beautiful lady. I remember when we used to play cards at Tammy’s house, way back when, after every birthday party. We shared a lot of laughs. I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for your family to heal with the help of God. Sending Love, Jean Grieco