Obituary of Eleanor H Makie

Eleanor H (Bell) Makie, of Peabody, passed away at her home surrounded by her daughters on Thursday September 24, 2020. Born in Lynn on December 26, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hayden) Bell. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School, class of 1940. She continued her education at secretarial school in Boston. Eleanor was employed with General Electric in Lynn as a secretary. She met her late husband Robert while working at General Electric and upon their marriage in 1951, moved to Peabody where they had lived for the past 68 years. After having children, she enjoyed working part-time in retail at RH Stearns and the Yield House and established new lifelong friendships with some of her coworkers. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband and dabbled in astrology, an interest shared by her mother. Eleanor was immensely proud and supportive of her family and leaves nothing behind but beautiful memories. She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Patricia A. Makie and Elizabeth L. Makie, both of Peabody, and by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2017 and by her brother Arthur Bell and sister, Louise Graham. Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Ann Church, Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. All attendees are required to wear facial coverings and maintain social distancing as well. Expressions of sympathy can be made in her name to St. Anthony Shrine 100 Arch Street Boston MA https://stanthonyshrine.org