Eleanor E. Griffith

Madison -- Eleanor E. Griffith, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the HospiceCare Facility with her loving family by her side.   She was born on May 2, 19 19 in LaCrosse, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Madden) Campion.   Eleanor was raised in and has been a lifelong resident of Madison .   She was a graduate of West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison .   Eleanor and Frederick J. Griffith were united in marriage in Marquette , Wisconsin , prior to his departure to WWII.   Upon Frederick 's return from his enlistment in the United States Army, together they raised three sons.   Eleanor was very active in the community and generously gave her time as a volunteer for numerous organizations.   In her spare time she loved visiting the Griffith family homestead in Marquette , where she and her family had many happy memories. Eleanor treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She was a very independent and social woman. She loved to travel the world and enjoyed her coffee visits with her friends every Friday.   Eleanor is survived by her two sons; Thomas (Gretchen) Griffith and David Griffith, a daughter-in-law; Margie Griffith, five grandchildren; Todd (Andie) Griffith, Brian (Anna) Griffith, Krisiti (Shawn) Howard, Elizabeth Griffith and Matthew Griffith, six great grandchildren; Alex, Caroline, Jack, Thomas, Nora and Lindsay, and a niece; Elizabeth Jenny.   She is also survived by other loving family and a close knit group of very dear friends.   Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frederick ""Griff"", a son, Frederick ""Rick"" and a sister, Jean Pollard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Dr. , on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Kenneth Fiedler officiating.   A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.   Burial will follow at the Village of Marquette Cemetery in Marquette , WI .   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Eleanor to the HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway , Madison , WI 53711 .   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the HospiceCare Facility for the special attention and care given to Eleanor and our family.