Eleanor (Bastis) Dafiotis, age 89, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at home in the presence of her family.  She leaves her daughter, Sharon Crossman and her husband David, of Wells, Maine, a granddaughter Nichole Evans, of Milford: 3 great grandchildren: Madison, Ashlynn and Lukas.  In addition, she leaves two brothers, Ronnie Bastis, of Iowa, and Joe Bastis Jr., of Groton, MA, and a sister Joanne Labelle, of New Hampshire.  Ellie was predeceased by her beloved husband John Dafoitis, Sr., son John Dafoitis, Jr., a daughter Cheryl Johnson, granddaughter Catherine Harrington Chavis, and brothers Richard and Paul Bastis.

Mrs. Dafiotis was born in South Boston, February 13, 1935, and had lived the last 45 years in the Whitinsville and Uxbridge area.  After working for the Bose Corporation for 25 years, she retired in 1998. She loved the ocean, especially spending time at the Cape house in Wellfleet. She enjoyed doing yardwork and attending her grandchildren's' activities.  With her husband, she enjoyed traveling to Florida, Hawaii and cruising in the Carribean.   After he died, she visited Ireland and Alaska.  While her family was young, they were avid boaters and water skiers.  

Sharon and Dave would like to thank Uxbridge Fire and EMTs and VNA Hospice for their care and support.

Calling Hours will be from 4-6PM, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  Mrs. Dafiotis' Funeral Service will be at 11AM Thursday, January 30. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60601, the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St. Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.