BORN

1914

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

180 Washington Street

Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Eleanor Kenham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Eleanor (Hinkley) Kenham, age 102 of Fairhaven, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Alden Court in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Moses Kenham.

Mrs. Kenham was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Noemi (Marchessault) Hinkley.

She is survived by her daughter: Sandra Hammond and her husband Ronald of Fairhaven; a granddaughter Ronna Lima of Fairhaven; a grandson Keith Hammond of Dublin, OH; four great-grandchildren Adam Lima, Alexandra Lima, Brady Hammond and Ryan Hammond and several nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Joseph's Church 74 Spring St., Fairhaven. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 to 9:45am in the funeral home prior to her mass. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Mattapoisett.

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November 28, 2016

Dear Cousins Sandra, Ron and Family,

Our deepest condolences and our heartfelt prayers are with all of you during this sad time... Aunt Eleanor will be treasured through fond memories of a life well-lived!

God Bless+
Cousins Bob and JoAnne
Providence, RI

November 28, 2016

Sean, Marie and Keira McLaughlin

Dear Cousins Sandra, Ron and family,

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Mother/Grandmother/our Aunt. We have wonderful memories that we will hold dear to our hearts. Please be assured of our prayers during this difficult time.

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