Grandmother who died in Gabriel House fire ‘brought joy to all’
A grandmother who died in the fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence fire in Fall River on July 13 was remembered for having a warm smile and bringing joy to others, her obituary read.
Eleanor T. Willett, 86, of Fall River, formerly of Wareham, was born on Oct. 1, 1938, in Boston, her family wrote.
Willett was one of 10 people who died after a fire tore through the assisted living facility on July 13. Around 30 other people were hurt in the fire.
The daughter of the late John and Bernadette Doucette, Willett graduated from St. Gregory's High School in Dorchester before she moved to Wareham in 1974, her obituary read. When she lived there, she worked as Wareham's secretary for the board of health.
Willett became a resident at Gabriel House in July 2024, her family wrote.
"Eleanor was known for her warm smile and unwavering dedication to her family and the Lord," her family wrote. "She was a devoted Catholic whose faith shone brightly. She brought joy to all who knew her and was loved dearly by those whose lives she touched."
Willet is survived by her children, her brothers, 14 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at St. Patrick's Church at 94 High St. in Wareham, her family wrote. She will be interred in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
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