Laura

Eaves

In Norwell, formerly of Chelsea and Wolfeboro NH, Laura passed away Thursday September 24th at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home where she had been receiving supportive care for the past two years.  She was 91 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea, Laura was a beloved daughter of the late Boleslaw "Bill" and Stanislawa "Stella" (Usewicz) Siewko.  She attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1947.

Laura married the love of her life, Ralph H. Eaves, also from Chelsea, and together raised their daughter Carol and son Ralph in Chelsea. Devoted to home and family, Laura also worked for many years as a cafeteria worker with the Chelsea School Department. Laura was widowed in 2001 after sharing 52 years of love and devotion with her husband Ralph.

Laura was a wonderfully pleasant and strong woman, respected and loved by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed being with her family and spending time year round on Pine River Pond, Wakefield N.H., where she and her husband were able to create a beautiful second home and memories for generations of family to come.  Laura was famous for teaching everyone who visited how to water ski, making delicious polish food and the absolute best homemade pies you could ever dream of eating. A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, Laura moved to Wolfeboro, NH with her husband Ralph to enjoy their retirement years.  She relocated to Norwell in 2018.

In addition to her parents and husband, Laura was also predeceased by siblings; Leo Siewko, Wanda Fleming and Chester Siewko.  She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late (ret.) CPD Lt. Ralph H. Eaves and was the devoted mother of Carol Eaves-Gaff of Norwell and her late husband Laurence "Larry" Gaff, Dr. Ralph W. Eaves and his wife Karen of Norwell.  Laura is the cherished grandmother of Sarah Eaves and Madeline Eaves, and is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.

A private family farewell was held followed by graveside prayers and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card please see below.

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