Eleanor Mae Ranslow Doble

She was born in Uxbridge, MA, on April 26, 1934, the daughter of George and Bertha (Bassett) Ranslow, and was a 1951 graduate of Uxbridge High School. After graduation, she began her career in the insurance department of the Uxbridge Savings Bank.

She married Richard F Doble, Sr., on February 20, 1960, in a ceremony at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Millville, MA. They recently celebrated their 56th anniversary.

The couple moved to Keene in 1963 for her husband to attend Keene State College, and she took a job as a book buyer in the College Book Store. She retired from the bookstore after having been there for 32 years.

Her interests were reading, shopping, cooking and travelling with her husband while he was involved with many fraternal activities.

She is survived by her husband: Richard F. “Dick” Doble, Sr., of Keene; a daughter: Judy L. Powers of Swanzey; and a son: Richard F. Doble, Jr. of Fryeburg, ME; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by bother her parents as well as a brother: Wesley Ranslow.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:00 am at the St. James Episcopal Church, 44 West St, Keene

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Eleanor M. Doble’s name, to Social Services c/o Langdon Place HealthCare Center, 136A Arch St, Keene, NH.

Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com ), 33 Marlboro St, Keene has been entrusted with her arrangements.