Eleanor O. Caddell, a longtime resident of both Tewksbury, Ma and Marco Island, FL passed away at home on Friday March 4, 2022, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late David W. Caddell with whom she enjoyed 57 years of marriage.
She was born in Lowell on February 5th,1929 and was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Cluff) Osterman and the sister of the late Warren Osterman and the late Allen Osterman.
Eleanor grew up on the family farm, Osterman’s Dairy in Tewksbury where they produced and delivered milk for close to a century. Eleanor inherited her lifelong passion for gardening from her mother. Her family were avid board and card game players, this too became a lifelong passion. Her competitive streak was known and well documented by her family. Eleanor could often be heard saying, “just one more game,” especially if she was losing, which was rare. Eleanor was an accomplished artist in both oil and watercolor. She was a skillful golfer as well as tennis player. In her later years Eleanor also developed a love of Bocce.
Eleanor was a graduate of Northfield School for Girls and Chamberlain College. She was member of Lowell Garden club for 50 years. Eleanor was a former member of Vesper Country Club, Tyngsboro, MA, and Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island, FL. She was also a member of the D.A.R. Eleanor was a lifelong Patriots fan.
Eleanor is survived by her daughters; Lauren Caddell and Barry Wood of Norwich VT, Linda and Anthony Catalano of Tewksbury, Ma; Leanne and Mark Parr of Tewksbury and five beloved grandchildren, Andrea Catalano, Anthony Catalano, Alexandra Parr, Victoria Parr and Signe Caddell Wood. She leaves behind a special niece, Jill Osterman Grammont as well a dear cousin Barbara (Wells) Karner.
Calling hours will be held Monday March 14 from 5-8 pm at Farmer and Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St. Tewksbury, Ma
Interment will be held privately in June.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor’s name to the Lowell Humane Society, lowellhumanesociety.org