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Eleanor Bolton Obituary

Bolton, Eleanor E.Eleanor E. Bolton, 100 formerly of 1130 Union St. Allentown, died June 27, 2014 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late William C. Bolton. Eleanor was a sewing machine operator for many years at various knitting mills in Allentown until retiring. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Stella ( Minnig ) Wiggins. She was a member of the Parkland Art League. Survivors: Son: Gerald C. Bolton and his wife Mildred A. of Allentown, Brother: Jack Wiggins and his wife Anna of Whitehall, Grandchildren: David Bolton of Holland, PA and Diane Wright of Allen, TX and Great-Grandchildren: Autumn Bolton of Quakertown and Katy Lynne Wright of Allen, TX. She was preceded in death by a Son: William D. Bolton and a Daughter-In-Law: Florinda Bolton. Services: A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 10:30 A.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. Call Tuesday, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in the funeral home. www.jsburkholder.com Contributions: May be made in her memory to: Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County 4234 Dorney Park Road Allentown, PA 18104.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 28, 2014.

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Janet & Huffy Hoffert

June 28, 2014

Gerry & family, our prayers & love go out to you & the family. God will be with all of you & remember all the wonderful happy times. God will take care of you & keep you all in the palm of his hands.

The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith

June 28, 2014

My deepest sympathy and Christian love to the family at this time of loss. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer you comfort and hope in the days ahead.

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