Shrewsbury: Eleanor F. “Farmer” Norwood, 92, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 in UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness.

She leaves two brothers; Robert Norwood and George Norwood both of Worcester, a sister Shirley E. Amlaw of Worcester and several nieces, nephews including Karen L. Amlaw of Westboro and Robert E. Amlaw of Worcester and grand nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was born in Worcester, daughter of George O. and Grace E. (Fiske) Norwood. She worked at US Envelope Co. for 15 years then she worked at Hahneman Hospital for 15 years before retiring. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Audubon Society. She was always quick to help others. She loved children and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her nieces and nephews especially her great nieces Jennifer and Sarah Amlaw. She was very active with the Francis Gardens Women’s Club.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours. BRITTON SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury is assisting the family with arrangements.