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Elinor L.  Ammidown

 

    Elinor L. (Livingstone) Ammidown, died Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long illness, she was 85. Born on January 11, 1921 in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Neil S. & Etta (Levy) Livingstone. She attended the Malden schools and later took employment with different retail stores in  Malden. She married her sweetheart Albert Ammidown in 1945 while he was home from leave during the war.

    The couple raised their two children and would spend over forty-two years together until Albert’s passing in May of 1987. Elinor later worked for Sparks Department store and became the store manager working for thirty years in the industry before retiring in the 1980’s. She was a former member of the Faulkner Methodist Church in Malden and later with the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Malden. She was a very active member and was always involved with all aspects of the church. Elinor had a fond love for cooking and baking. The family holidays were always held at her house with Elinor preparing 100% of the food.

   She is survived by her daughter Jacquelyn M. Bernson, her son, Richard P. Ammidown and wife Diane of Colorado, her grandchildren, Nancy Guest, of Georgia, Lois McAllister, of Virginia, H. Scott Bernson, of Peabody, Terri Ghannan, of Stoneham, Jon Bernson, of California, Albert Ammidown, of Colorado, Darla Gilgun, of Tewksbury, Eric Ammidown, of Colorado and twelve great-grandchildren, and one great- great-grandchild, also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Ammidown, her father, Neil Livingstone, her mother Etta Levy, her brother, Donald Livingstone and her son-in-law Harold Bernson.

   Elinor’s funeral service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 577 Salem St., Malden. The Rev. Ruth R. Oduor will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.

  Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday March 23rd.  from 4-8 PM in the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144  Salem St. Malden.

   In lieu of flowers contributions in Elinor’s memory maybe made to the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 577 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148 or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Burn Unit, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA  02114.

 

 

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