Eleanor Dery
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Eleanor Maigret Dery of Tega Cay, SC passed peacefully at the age of 96, on January 30, 2021, from natural causes in her home. Eleanor (Ellie) was born on December 20, 1924, daughter of Gustave and Melina Zele Maigret in Torrington, CT. She attended St. Francis School and Torrington High School, graduating in 1942. Eleanor was the Branch Manager and Officer of the Simsbury Bank, Canton, CT, later known as the Bank of America.
In addition to her husband Edmund, Eleanor is survived by four children, Melina Marshall, Conway, SC; David Dery, New Hartford, CT; Leon Dery, Avon, CT; and Marian Cronin, Fort Mill, SC; a sister Joan Dery, Falmouth, VA; and sister-in-law, Anne Maigret, Torrington, CT. Eleanor had 10 grandchildren. and 13 great grandchildren She is predeceased by three brothers, Bernard, Roger, and Leon Maigret; a sister, Dolores Maigret Dery; and a granddaughter, Heather Hayes.
Ellie had an extremely positive outlook on life. She was fortunate to enjoy life to the fullest with traveling, skiing, dancing, reading and more. She was dearly loved by her large and extended family and numerous friends far and wide. Eleanor was a communicant of St Francis Church, Torrington, CT; The Immaculate Conception Church, New Hartford, CT; and St Philip Neri Catholic Church, Fort Mill, SC.
Burial will be held after the passing of Edmund, through the Montano-Shea Funeral Home in New Hartford, CT and Immaculate Conception parish. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to The Haitian Health Foundation, c/o Dr. Lowney, 97 Sherman St., Norwich, CT 06360.