Eleanor Drew Garnett

CASCO – Eleanor Drew Garnett, 97, formerly of Arundel, passed away June 14, at the Casco Inn Residential Care Facility, after three years of declining health.

Eleanor was born in Madbury, N.H., the eldest child of Herbert and Lavena Sewall Drew. The family moved to North Kennebunkport in 1932,where Eleanor worked in the family candy business – Pine Cottage Chocolates.

She was educated in the local schools, graduating from Kennebunk High class of 1944. She continued to attend her annual class reunions well into her eighties.

Eleanor met and married Walter L Garnett in 1946. They lived in Arundel most of their married lives, where they built their home and raised their son Ray.

Eleanor worked in local shoe shops as a floorgirl. She and her husband enjoyed the outdoors,gardening, snowmobiling and in their later years traveling in their RV.

Eleanor was a people person and enjoyed a good conversation. She was an active KHS Alumni as well as a member of the Ladies Investment Group. She loved cardinals and flowers, particularly her beautifully manicured perennial gardens. Eleanor could identify the flowers by name as well as the care each required. She enjoyed the stock market, always impressing upon her family and friends with the best way to make a profit.

Eleanor loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings She will be remembered by all for her delicious hand chopped coleslaw. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very happy her grandson was able to purchase her home when she could no longer live alone.

She was predeceased by her husband of 42 year, Walter, her brothers Donald and Maurice, life long friends Myrt Cousens and Kay Welch. She is survived by her son Ray (Heather); grandson Dean (Karen), grandaughters Jessica (Sven), Marissa )James); seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was a people person and enjoyed a good conversation.

Following Eleanors wishes a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the Casco Inn and Beacon Hospice for the kindness and compassion shown Eleanor.