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Eloise M. Seely, 87

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Eloise M. Seely, 87, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 with family by her side in Milford, MA. She was the widow of Vernon G. Seely who died in October 1998. Born in Syracuse, OH, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Crooks) Edwards.

She is survived by her sons Dennis of Uxbridge and John of Harwich; and her daughters Tamara Dafiotis of Hopkinton and Brigetta Whalen of Grafton, NH. She also leaves her sisters Elma Weese and Emmogene Hamilton and her brother Emmett Edwards, all of Ohio, as well as 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter Candace, who died in February 2004. Eloise loved taking care of and spending time with her family, as well as sewing, baking and gardening.

Calling hours will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012 in the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. A funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m.

Donations may be made to Milford Regional Healthcare, 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757.