Eleanor M. Connolly (Jenkins) of Canton passed away January 31st at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roslindale, she was raised in Canton and attended Canton High School and graduated from Shaw Prep in Boston. She worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at Blue Hill Montessori School for 10 years before retiring. Eleanor enjoyed holidays with her family and traveling, especially to Ireland. She also enjoyed taking walks and exploring the local coffee shops.
Beloved wife of John M. Mother of Kate E. Schmidt and her husband John of Norwood. Sister of Marsha Bogdanchik and her late husband Robert Bogdanchik of Wrentham, Patricia Cavouto and her husband Frank of Sarasota, FL, Cheryl Barry and her husband James of Boxboro, the late George F. Jenkins, Jr. and his wife Marla Jenkins of Canton, and the late William D. Jenkins and his wife Judy Jenkins of Dartmouth. Cousin of Diane Hansbury and her husband William of Canton.
Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday 4:00-7:00 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Oscar Romero Church (formerly St. John the Evangelist) Saturday morning at 10:00 am. Burial private.
The family would like to thank the medical teams at BIDMC for their care and support over the last few years.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Project Purple at ProjectPurple.org.