Obituary of Eleanor M. Butler

Eleanor M. Butler Bainbridge,, NY Eleanor M. Butler, 91 passed away peacefully on Friday April 1, 2011 at Susquehanna Nursing Home. She was born September 7, 1919, the daughter of the late Ralph and Maude Meek. Eleanor graduated from Oxford Academy and Utica School of Commerce. She was a secretary for Borden Chemical in Bainbridge, retiring in 1982. Eleanor married William Butler on August 29, 1949. He predeceased her in 2007. She was also predeceased by her sister Arlene Friedenstine, brother Baker Meek, son in law Charles Blair and Granddaughter Liza Lee Butler. She is survived by 2 sons Ralph and Sandi Butler, Calabash NC, and Bill and Cindy Butler, Bainbridge. Two daughters Judy and Brad Volkert, Bainbridge and Virginia Blair, St Albans VT. Grandchildren: Michele and Al Windus, Heather and Robert DeGiovine, Stacy and Joe Altieri, Drs. Terri and Scott Colonna, Tricia and Michael Wharton, Paul and Joanna Volkert, Claudia and Tony Severy, Krista Chesebro, and Holly Chesebro and fiancé Matt Messier. Also 13 Great Grandchildren, a brother Archie Meek and several nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother and grandmother who always looked forward to a good game of cards with family members and friends. The family would like to thank the 2nd and 3rd floor staff at Susquehanna Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to their mother during the last 7 months. Friends are invited to call on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 3:00-5:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. A memorial service will follow at 5:00pm with Rev. Diarmuid O'Hara, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge, officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bainbridge Emergency Squad. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.