Eleanor “Helen” (Martelli) Dittmer

Of Peabody, formerly of Saugus, died on Feb. 22 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. She was the wife of the late Myron Dittmer & the late Michael DeBlasio.
Mrs. Dittmer was the beloved mother of Michael DeBlasio & his wife Mary ann of Littleton, Lucille Banfield & her husband Archie of FL, David DeBlasio & his wife Janice of Plainville, Cora Paquin & her husband William of FL, Myron Dittmer & his wife Rose Marie of Melrose & the late William Dittmer. She was predeceased by 2 sisters & 5 brothers and the cherished grandmother of 16 & 22 great grandchildren. Mrs. Dittmer is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org