Eleanor M. Davis, age 96, a lifelong resident of Woburn passed away peacefully, Monday, October 24, 2022, following a short period of declining health. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Maurice C. Davis. Born in Woburn she was the oldest of five children of the late Frank and Grace (Arciero) DiMambro.
Eleanor was raised and educated in Woburn. She worked for several years as a Teacher's Aid and later worked for many years in the kitchen at her sister's restaurant, the Jim and Rose Restaurant, formerly of Woburn, and also worked for a number of years at her brother's restaurant, Frannie's Restaurant of Winchester, until her retirement in the mid 1980's. Eleanor's life revolved around her family and nothing made her happier than to be surrounded by those she loved. She cherished her siblings and always looked forward to family get togethers for any occasion. She loved to cook for family and friends and her home always had an open-door policy for anyone to have a place to stay, something to eat, a cup of coffee, and great conversation around the kitchen table. She was truly a homebody and loved to provide for her family. In her leisure time she also enjoyed trying her luck with the lottery or the occasional trip to the casino. She will be greatly missed.
In addition to her late husband and parents, Eleanor is sadly predeceased by her daughter, Carol Ann Frongillo. She is survived by her son-in-law James Frongillo Jr. of Maine, her loving granddaughters; Lacey Perna and her husband Stephen Jr. of Billerica, and Shanell Taylor and her husband Shaun of Billerica. She was the loving great grandmother of Gianna Perna, Anthony Perna, and Shaun Taylor. Cherished sister of Rose Garbino, Jenny Mogauro, Anne "Annie" DiMambro, and Francis DiMambro, all of Woburn. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Friday, October 28th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., Woburn, at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.