Obituary : Elinor C. Littleton

Published: September 3, 2009

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Elinor Clement Littleton, formerly of Chilmark, died Friday, August 28, in West Yarmouth. She was born June 16, 1924, in Wayne, Penn., to Mildred and DeWitt Clement.

Elinor C. Littleton, Martha's Vineyard

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frederick C. N. Littleton; daughters Millie Garroway, Jean Knight, Elinor Garan; sons Frederick Littleton, Jr., Clement Littleton; 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Three grandsons predeceased her.

During her 60 years in Wayne, she was an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church and worked at the Women's Exchange. She moved to Chilmark with her husband in 1985 and worked for many years at Alley's General Store in West Tisbury. She was an active member of the Chilmark Church and volunteered for Hospice of Martha's Vineyard.

A service of thanksgiving for her life will be held at the Chilmark Church on Saturday, October 10.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 or visit hospice.vineyard.net.

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