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1927
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2025
Eleanor Leonard Obituary
November 19, 1927 - January 15, 2025
Eleanor R. Leonard, 97, of Mays Landing, NJ and formerly of Bridgeton, NJ passed away at Shore Memorial Medical Center on January 15, 2025. She was a 1946 graduate of Bridgeton H.S., graduated in 1950 from Syracuse University and in 1952 earned a Masters in Social Work from the University of Penn. She worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker for the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC, before settling in Willingboro, NJ. She married Richard Leonard in 1952, who passed away in 1989. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Katherine Rutala. Eleanor is survived by her sons Kelly (Mary) and Blake (Karla), and many other family members across the country.
Eleanor lived 45 years in Willingboro, NJ and then 16 years in Ocean City, NJ starting in 2007. She enjoyed the Ocean City Senior Center, and many events in Ocean City over the years. Art, art history and music were important to Eleanor. Her favorite singers were Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.
Eleanor donated her body to the Robert Wood Johnson Medical College in New Brunswick, NJ to help medical science and to be a help to others in the future.
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cynthia sobotka-briner
January 20, 2025
Kelly and Blake, we are very saddened by your loss. Your Mother was always fun to be around and she lived a long and fulfilling life. I have great memories of the Leonard Christmas celebrations and miss all of those who have passed. Much love to you.
Kathy Meyer
January 19, 2025
Kelly, Mary, Blake, Karla,
So sorry to hear of Candie´s passing. Such an elegant lady and I always enjoyed chatting with her at family gatherings through the years. Please know my prayers as well as my heartfelt thoughts are with each of you. Much love.
Dominic Giovanetti
January 18, 2025
Kelly and Blake,
I´m very sorry for your loss. You both are very good sons who always put mom first. I´ll continue to keep you in my prayers. Debbie and I send our love.
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