Eleanor L. Dore

Farmington- Eleanor L. (Black) Dore, 70, of 38 Glen Street passed away July 15, 2012 at her home after a long illness. Born February 21, 1942 in Rochester, NH. She was a life long resident of Farmington, the daughter of Luvanie and Norman Black. She graduated from Farmington High School and was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. Eleanor was a daycare provider for well over 40 years and always loved taking care of children. She was a strong and loving person who affected and influenced everyone who got to know her. She loved arts and crafts, particularly ceramics, and tending to her flowers. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved to dote on her grandchildren. She is survived be her loving husband of 51 years, Frank E. Dore; her only brother James Black and wife Donna of San Diego, California, her three sons; Robert and wife Doris, Norman and wife Joy, and Steve and wife Lisa. Her grandchildren Allen, Aaron, Evan, Isaac, John, Marc, and Dennis: Her great grandchildren Ella, Aiden, Mackenzie, and Dakota; Her nephews Peter and Doug, and niece Jen. A wake will be held Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM, Friday July 20, 2012 at the St. Mary Church, Lowell Street, Rochester, NH with Fr. Dan Sinibaldi as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867