Eleanor M. (Fredella) Alcorn  – 78, of Andover, formerly of North Reading and Medford, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Alcorn.

Born in Medford, MA on March 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Jennie (Vella) Fredella. She was raised and attended school in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. Eleanor was known for her loving kindness and compassion. She enjoyed knitting and sewing.

Eleanor worked as a secretary for Dan-Kar Corporation in Wilmington for many years. She was a former resident of North Reading for many years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include her loving son, Glenn Alcorn; her daughter, Maryjo McNeill and her husband Robert; her brothers, Frank Fredella and the late Anthony Fredella; sisters, Phyllis Cain and Josephine Gagnon; grandchildren, Corey and Brian McNeill and great granddaughter, Kaileigh Harper Anastacio.

Her Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading on Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, January 17 from 5 to 8 PM. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: MSPCA Nevin’s Farm , 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844  or to Animal Rescue League , 10 Chandler Street Boston, MA 02116 www.croswellfuneralhome.com