Eleanor T. Lowell

Eleanor "Ta" Trumbull Lowell passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2014 at age 91 at her winter residence in Juno Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, John Lowell. Ta grew up in Weston, MA, graduated from the Winsor School in Boston, MA, and attended Bennington College. She married John in 1942 and moved to Nahant, MA in 1951, where they raised their five children. Ta's civic contributions were many. She volunteered at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for twenty-five years, serving as a Trustee, Secretary of the Board of Managers, President of the Ladies Visiting Committee, and Chair of the Gift Shop. She was also a member of the Corporation of the Winsor School, volunteered at the former Lying-In Hospital, Boston, was a member of the Vincent Club, and served as a trustee of the Tower School in Marblehead, MA. Ta loved Nahant and gave of her time to many town organizations, including the Nahant Village Church, the Nahant Historical Society, the Nahant Garden Club, and the Nahant Dory Club. She particularly enjoyed summers of passionate tennis matches at the Cary Street Club with her partner, John; sailing along the New England Coast; croquet games; and beach parties with their many close Nahant friends. She will also be fondly remembered by her Juno Beach friends, who affectionately called her "the pool boss." Ta deftly managed a busy household, faithfully drove endless carpools, and orchestrated multiple home improvements over the years. She enjoyed participating in the Shakespeare Club, playing bridge, and travelling with John. Above all, Ta was a loving and steadfast companion to her husband. Their home was always a special gathering place for all their family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Jack and his wife Natasha; Tasha and her husband Jim Stynes; Molly and her husband Richard Duvall; Bill and his wife Angela; and Ellie, as well as her 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Gertrude Burr of Mattapoisett, MA, her brother Walter Trumbull of Santa Monica, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Ta will be remembered for her infectious laugh, wit, outgoing personality, and candor. A memorial service will be held in Nahant in the spring. Arrangements are being made by Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter, FL. and Solimine Funeral Homes, Lynn, MA. Please address all online condolences to lowelleleanor@aol.com. Contributions in Ta's memory may be made to Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff Street, PO Box 77, Nahant, MA 01908 or Winsor School, 103 Pilgrim Road, Boston, MA 02215.

Eleanor T. Lowell

February 17, 1922 - January 9, 2014