ELEANOR DWIGHT

Mrs Dwight was a dear patient at our infusion center. Beyond that, our conversations were always filled with tales of the way things were and for me painted an America I could only imagine, but imagine so well indeed once guided by Mrs Dwight's vivid descriptions and way...I will miss her most here...I looked forward to our chats every week and the pictures of her family she fondly enjoyed sharing with me and the other staff...rest in sweet peace lovely lady...xx

to use her father's own language, Ellie was, "...my favorite ball club..."

boy friend Summer '57 and beyond. John

We will miss Ellie as an important member of the Edith Wharton Society. Her books, her presentations, and just her presence were important to all of us. We remember her as a lover of gardens with a great sense of style and for her generosity to other scholars. Our condolences to the family from both of us.

As a first cousin I have known Ellie since we were little children. As children we played together at our grandmother's home in Bar Harbor. As adults Ellie invited Anne and me to her lectures and parties after the lectures. Ellie has always been a friend and I will miss her greatly.

We will miss Ellie & George both. One of our fondest memories of them was the summer of Andy & Ted's family reunion in Rockport. Enroute, we contacted them in Bar Harbor. They were celebrating George's birthday & present were his step children & their families. They graciously invited us to join them for dessert & what a magical time it was. The grandchildren were so delightful as they participated in the celebration of George's special day. Ellie & George enjoyed every minute & we were...

It was such a shock to hear from Willard that Ellie had died. Byron and I had seen her in Newport RI only months before, when she gave a talk at the Tennis Hall of Fame, based on her book about Jimmy van Allen & tennis in the early 20th century. Ellie looked beautiful, gave a splendid lecture, and we had no idea that she was again battling the cancer that would so soon take her life. Her book, I discovered later, was dedicated "for George, who loved to win," and I was reminded of what a...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ellie and George were the finest kind, so bright and intellectually curious,inclusive and warm. We miss them terribly, but are consoled believing they are reunited. Our hearts reach out to all their family and friends, and we'll be with you in spirit for the memorial service in NYC.
Lovingly, Suzy and Jim Owen
Trenton, ME