Grace E. Eldridge
December 14, 1930 ~ November 18, 2021
DANVERS- The world and our family lost a vibrant and loving woman with the death of Grace Elizabeth (Morin) Eldridge, on November 18, 2021 at the age of 90. She passed peacefully and surrounded by her family. Grace is survived by her adoring and loving husband John Rogers Eldridge with whom she shared over 66 years of marriage.
Born on December 14, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Cathleen (Brown) (Morin) O’Leary and Octave Morin. Grace was a lifelong resident of Danvers and was a graduate of Holten High School. She worked for many years for Hotwatt of Danvers.
Grace was the Queen of the Eldridge family. Her humor and sass were priceless but above all her love for her family was unprecedented. Her greatest joy came from family celebrations where she and John would be surrounded by family. She could often be found at her grandchildren’s ball games, recitals, birthday parades & weddings. Gracie’s cooking was enviable with her spaghetti & meatballs, chicken divan & American chop suey being staples at Thursday night dinners at Grammy’s.
She was the loving & beloved mother to her children, Mark Eldridge and wife Colleen of Danvers, John “Jack” Eldridge and wife Connie of Danvers, Christine Hunt of Danvers and Carol Eldridge-Sax and husband Michael of Salem, her brother Nelson Morin and wife Phyllis of Danvers, her brother-in-law Richard Rogers and wife Patricia of Danvers, by her adoring grandchildren Jillian Eldridge Bernard & Jeff Laws of Danvers, Kerri Ann Eldridge Durand & Andrew Adams of Nashua, Evan Eldridge & Alexandra Strangie of Danvers, Lily Eldridge of Danvers, Jacqueline Eldridge of North Carolina, Jeffrey Eldridge & Louise Wennerstrom of Lynnfield, Jennifer & Greg Langathianos of Boston, Amanda Hunt of Boston, Cameron Hunt of Danvers, Morgan Sax of Salem, Benjamin Sax & JaLisa Hoekstra of Salem and Noah Sax of Salem, her great-grandchildren Brooke, Austin, Evan, Skylar, Autumn, Mary-Grace, Olive, Louie, and Christian and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She was predeceased by her siblings Evelyn Coleman, Arthur Morin, Norma Lawlor & William Morin and by her granddaughter Cathleen Elizabeth Hunt.
Her family would like to dearly thank Hospice Care, Guardian Healthcare and their amazing teams and especially Miguelina.
Her funeral services are private. Arrangements made by C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Grace’s name to Breast Cancer Research Foundation at www.bcrf.org or mail to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th St., Suite 609 NY, NY 10036.
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One of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I was always amazed that she never forgot my name, even though I didn’t see her that often. I was never just Billy’s wife to her! Our deepest sympathies to all of the Eldridge family.
Thinking of you all♥️
To the Eldridge family,
My childhood memories include Mrs Eldridge, and how nice she was to all of us. I remember, summer days, and her on the porch. We had the best childhood friends.
So sorry for your loss
May she rest in peace
God bless you all
Ann Marie Cronis
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you all.
Sue and Lenny Ortins
Sorry for your loss Mark, Colleen and family . This picture shows the beautiful smile she always had whenever we would meet. God Bless.
With love Joan Noyes
Our thoughts and condolences go to the Eldridge family. Frank and I and our two sons Nico and Daniel we blessed to have been John and Grace’s neighbors for many years on Grant Street. The boys always said Grace’s American chop suey far exceeded Frank’s. Our chit chatting from their front porch will always hold fond memories to us. Love to all the Eldridges.
John. Mark and Colleen, Carol, and the Eldridge family, my deepest sympathies on Grace’s passing. I first met Grace and John at Lahey Danvers. I then had the pleasure to get to know them when I worked at Lahey Peabody for many years. We shared many jokes, and laughter. I always looked forward to assisting in her care. My thoughts are with you all, may your memories bring you peace.