1920 – 2015

CANTON — Eleanor B. Davenport, 94, a resident of Canton since 1943, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center.

She was born in Sumner on Sept. 1, 1920, a daughter of Virgil Barrett and Annie (Barrows) Barrett. Eleanor graduated from Buckfield High School. On Oct. 22, 1938, in Canton, she married Delmont F. Davenport; he passed away on Dec. 23, 2001.

“Mammy,” as she was lovingly known by all who knew her, cherished every moment spent with her family and friends. She was certainly loved by all who met her. She left this Earth in a better place than when she arrived 94 years ago.

She is survived by her five daughters, Barbara Groleau and her husband, Eugene, of Canton, Wilma Turcotte of Wiscasset, Beverly York and her husband, Richard, of Jay, Marjorie Olden of Jay and Jean Bedard of Jay; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Delmont F. Davenport; her two sisters, Norma B. Newton and Virgilyn B. Cummings; her grandson, Edward “Pudge” Purcell; and her great-grandson, Koby Gauthier.

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Memorial Hospital, the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center and Beacon Hospice for all of their great care for Eleanor.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.