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Eleanor MacNeil Obituary
Born Aug. 31, 1931, in East Greenbush, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen (Allen) Deuel.
Eleanor was a home health care nurse assistant for many years.
She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Greenwich, a member of the United Methodist Women of the Church, and a member of the Schuylerville Garden Club. Her many enjoyments included golfing.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond MacNeil, and two sisters, Dorcas Croff and Dorothy Kipp.
Survivors are her children: Brent Bentley of Argyle, Bruce Bentley of Hartford, Herbert Bentley of Madison, Mo., Vicki Petteys of Cape Coral, Fla., and Alan MacNeil of Buskirk; her sisters, Joan Loomis and Helen Weir of Greenwich; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Greenwich Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
The family suggests memorials in her name be made to the Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 84, Greenwich, NY 12834.
Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Bill &Juanita Boyce
July 5, 2006
To The Family of Eleanor,
Our heart's and prayers are with all of you. We were shocked to hear of her passing.She is with Ray now and in peace. She was a very nice person and will be missed by many. You have our deepest sympathy.
George,Luava,and Dawn Culbertson
July 4, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen Ebbert
July 3, 2006
So sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy to all.
Carol Tuttle
July 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with Eleanor's family. To lose a loved one so unexpectantly, and so quickly is difficult. But to know that Eleanor didn't suffer helps the pain. I will miss her every day.
Ed and Carolyn Walker
July 3, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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