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Eloise R. Mester passed away at her home in Clinton on April 2, 2020, with family by her side. Eloise was a longtime resident of Clinton and Guilford. She was born in New Haven, Dec. 29, 1941, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eloise Woodford Roberts.

Eloise is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Jane Smith (Steve) of New Bern, North Carolina, Cherie Dione Gagne (Todd) of Branford, and Laura Lee Hicks of Clinton; her grandchildren, Jonathon Herold and Ashley and Jason Hicks; three great-grandchildren; brothers Stephen Roberts of Guilford and Raymond (Gunner) Roberts of Florida; and sister Marguerite Potter of Guilford. She was predeceased by three brothers, Warren, Frank, and Robin Roberts; and by her ex-husband Paul Mester.

She loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her girls, grandchildren, and her friends at the Strong House. She had the kind of warmness that just made people smile. She brought joy to the hearts of many. She will be greatly missed by all!

Friends are invited to visitation hours from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, followed with a graveside prayer service at 11:30 a.m. in Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.