A celebration of life
Eleanor Mae Hartwell
March 2, 1937 to January 12, 2026
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A fictional example. Not a family's program. Nothing is mailed.
Eleanor Mae Hartwell
A life remembered
A life remembered
Today is a celebration of the life of Eleanor Mae Hartwell.
Eleanor was born on March 2, 1937 and died on January 12, 2026.
Eleanor thought of a shingled house on Munjoy Hill as home.
She worked as the front desk of the Portland Public Library.
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Memories and tribute
What we remember
A tin of molasses cookies for anyone who stopped by.
A book she would have pressed into their hands.
Her grandchildren, who called her Nell.
She walked the Eastern Prom every morning, even in January.
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Order of service
Order of service
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Eastern Prom, Portland, Maine
Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME
Host: Rev. Ruth Kellogg
Gathering Host: Rev. Ruth Kellogg
Welcome
Music Simple Gifts
Sharing of memories
Closing words Rev. Ruth Kellogg
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Photographs
Photographs
The family: Her grandchildren, and the friends who still have her library card.
She walked the Eastern Prom every morning, even in January.
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Reading
Requiem
Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me: Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill.
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Family and thanks
With thanks
The family of Eleanor Mae Hartwell thanks you for being here and for the stories you carry.
They are grateful to Rev. Ruth Kellogg for serving as host.
After the service: Cookies and coffee at the Portland Public Library, first floor.
The family: Her grandchildren, and the friends who still have her library card.
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A celebration of life
Eleanor Mae Hartwell
March 2, 1937 to January 12, 2026
Held with love.
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Eastern Prom, Portland, Maine
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