She was born on February 6, 1925 in New York City to Paul and Elizabeth Pasmik.
Eleonor graduated from Queens College in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree and later the Columbia University School of Library Science. At the time of her retirement, she held the position of Assistant Librarian at the New York University Medical Center.
She was a lover of classical music, the fine arts, her beloved cat, Thomas, and traveling, which included trips to Mexico, Cuba, China, Hong Kong, Hawaii, England, Italy, and France.
Using her library experience she volunteered at the Middletown Thrall Library Book Store and at the Horton Hospital Library. Her thirst for knowledge continued after she came to Middletown, she learned mah-jong, quilting, and water color painting.
She was a member of the Women's University Club; the Middletown Art Group; and the Senior Citizens Club at O.C.C.C.
Eleonor is survived by her sister, Edna Nelson and her husband, Alan, of Greenville; nephew, David Nelson of Middletown; niece, Wendy Nelson Eichhorn and her husband, Andrew; great-nephew, Adam Nelson Eichhorn; and great-niece, Kacie Elizabeth Eichhorn, all of Carmel, N.Y.
Family and friends are invited to call Monday, June 6, 2005 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery, Greenville, N.Y.
After burial, friends are invited to the Nelson home for refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550, who provided loving care to her and comfort to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com."
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/5/2005.
She was born on February 6, 1925 in New York City to Paul and Elizabeth Pasmik.
Eleonor graduated from Queens College in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree and later the Columbia University School of Library Science. At the time of her retirement, she held the position of Assistant Librarian at the New York University Medical Center.
She was a lover of classical music, the fine arts, her beloved cat, Thomas, and traveling, which included trips to Mexico, Cuba, China, Hong Kong, Hawaii, England, Italy, and France.
Using her library experience she volunteered at the Middletown Thrall Library Book Store and at the Horton Hospital Library. Her thirst for knowledge continued after she came to Middletown, she learned mah-jong, quilting, and water color painting.
She was a member of the Women's University Club; the Middletown Art Group; and the Senior Citizens Club at O.C.C.C.
Eleonor is survived by her sister, Edna Nelson and her husband, Alan, of Greenville; nephew, David Nelson of Middletown; niece, Wendy Nelson Eichhorn and her husband, Andrew; great-nephew, Adam Nelson Eichhorn; and great-niece, Kacie Elizabeth Eichhorn, all of Carmel, N.Y.
Family and friends are invited to call Monday, June 6, 2005 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery, Greenville, N.Y.
After burial, friends are invited to the Nelson home for refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550, who provided loving care to her and comfort to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com."
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/5/2005.
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