Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, aged 91. Much-loved wife of the late Tom Doolittle. Beloved mother of Scott Doolittle and Cathy Hayward (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Levi Barnhardt (Lizz Houle) and great-grandmother of Suraya Barnhardt, and step-grandchildren Glen Barnier, Chesney Barnier, Brad Hayward, and Brendan Hayward. Predeceased by her siblings. Eleanor was born and raised in Woodstock and moved to Sarnia with Tom in 1957. Mom graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1953 with a degree in Secretarial Sciences. She had a long career in Sarnia as a secretary. Mom was last employed at Pathways where she spent almost 20 years, until her retirement in 1995. Eleanor was an avid reader, sports fan, and loved crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. She was a loyal and devoted friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., with family and friends being received one hour prior. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health Palliative Care or CNIB (cheques only at the funeral home please).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eleanor “Smitty Doolittle December 11th 1930 May 24th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario
To Eleanor’s family:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Eleanor. Although we did not get to know each other well before my family moved to Alberta in 1961, Eleanor and I were reacquainted when I made a trip back to Sarnia some years later and kept in touch over these last years.
To Scott and Cathy, wrap yourselves in good memories of your Mom. You will miss her, I know.
Mary Schweitzer