Eleanor M. Carter

Fitchburg – Eleanor M. (McManus) Carter, formally of Fitchburg, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024. Eleanor was born in Fitchburg on March 10, 1954 a daughter of the late John and Mary (Cassidy) McManus. She graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1972 and received her bachelor degree in Social Work from Anna Maria College. A single mother of four, Eleanor worked selflessly to provide a good life for her children. She took great pride in seeing their happiness. She spent many years working in the accounting departments of various companies in north central Massachusetts. Later in her career, she enjoyed the social aspect of her jobs at the Fay Club in Fitchburg and later on at Marshalls in Leominster. She loved bumping into friends, both new and old, at each place. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family. The highlight of each year was summer trips with the family to the beach. As a kid, this was Windmill beach in Yarmouth, and as an adult, annual trips to East Sandwich beach in Cape Cod. Her spirit will always be somewhere by the ocean. She leaves a son, Patrick McManus and his wife Manasi Parekh of Moraga, CA; two daughters, Rebecca Carter of New York, NY and Sarah Levine and her husband Brendan of Dedham; grandchildren Thomas, Connor, and Allie; and her siblings Kathy, Jack, Rosemary, Peggy, Julie, and Patty. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Eleanor is predeceased by a daughter, Rachel Carter who passed away in 2018. Eleanor is also predeceased by her siblings Maureen, Michael, Terry, and Stephen. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24, at 10:30AM in St. Camillus de Lellis Church, 333 Mechanic St., Fitchburg followed by a burial in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 23 from 4 to 7 PM in the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg. Further information or to leave an online condolence please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Friends.

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Eleanor M. Carter

March 10, 1954 - August 14, 2024