Eleanor S. (Albertini) Plante

Rehoboth Eleanor S. Plante, 90, longtime resident of Rehoboth MA, died Sunday January 4, 2015 in Attleboro, MA. Eleanor, daughter of Aristodemo and Angelina Albertini of Mansfield, MA was born on October 2, 1924. She married Lionel A. Plante on June 15, 1946 at St. Mary’s Church, Mansfield, MA. Eleanor is survived by daughter Karen, wife of Robert Kroll, of Halifax N.S. and son Wilfrid, husband of Gail, of Millersville PA. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Nathan (Denise) Kroll and Ruth-Ellen (Henry) Jackson all of Halifax, Jessica Plante (Vernon Gardiner) of Readfield ME, MSG Elijah (Dani) Plante of Fort Hood TX, Danielle Plante of Scranton PA, 10 great- grandchildren, Julia, Sarah, Rebecca, Ellery, Viola, and Xavier of Halifax, Julie and Kaitlyn of ME., Kalin and Elijah Thomas of TX and many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, loving husband (May 8, 1994) and her sisters Aurora M. Taylor, Rena E. Plante, and brother Alfred I. Albertini. Eleanor was raised in Mansfield MA. Eleanor hand painted flowers on enamel jewelry, commercially grew tulips for the Easter season and evergreen trees for Christmas all while raising her family. Eleanor was an active volunteer in Rehoboth including the Council of Aging and managed the construction of the Perryville Inn. After spending many years in Florida, she returned to Rehoboth to be a companion to Neva, a longtime family friend. Eleanor recently resided at Hope Gardens in Attleboro MA. She loved spending time with family and friends at many outdoor gatherings, campouts and social excursions of fun and entertainment. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Calling hours are Wednesday from 6-8 PM in the J. H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home 210 Taunton Ave. East Providence, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday Jan. 8'th, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, MA., followed by burial at Cedar Knoll Cemetery, 175 Staples St. East Taunton, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Eleanor’s name to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379 or the Rehoboth Council on Aging, 55 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, MA 02769.

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