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Eleanor “Ellie” Elizabeth Quinton
January 11th, 1939- January 26th, 2024
Eleanor passed away peacefully at her home in Mount Pearl, NL.
Predeceased by her father William Dodge and mother Elizabeth Dodge, sisters Ruby, Effie, Rowena, Rhoda and brother Max of Pool’s Cove and her adoptive mother Leah Ford of Upper Amherst Cove. Also predeceased by her husband Albert Quinton and daughters Janice and Sandra Quinton of Catalina.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories her partner of seventeen years Tom Coleman, children Colleen Quinton, Peter Quinton (Barbara) Victoria Quinton (Glen) and Mitchell Quinton. Grandchildren Alex, Brent, Alicia, Charlotte and Desmond as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
Eleanor was born in Pool’s Cove and raised in Upper Amherst Cove where she went on to teach school and met her husband Albert. After marriage, Ellie moved to St. John’s and worked with the Federal Government for several years, eventually settling in Catalina to raise their family of six children. An active member of the community and business owner of Trendy’s clothing store as well as an arcade and gift shop, Eleanor also dedicated her time to many local organizations and committees such as the ACW and held weekly reading circles for children at the library. Eleanor was always there to support her family and her community. After retiring in Mount Pearl, Ellie enjoyed an active social life with her partner Tom, friends, and family.
The Quinton family would like to extend a special thank you to Annette Matchem and to everyone who was a friend to Ellie throughout the years.
Eleanor is resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, February 1st from 2-9 p.m., and thereafter resting at Strathie’s Funeral Home in Catalina on Friday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Catalina on Saturday, February 3rd at 1 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed.
“Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was. A death is not the extinguishing of a light but the putting out of a lamp because the dawn has come” (Rabindranath Tagore)
May God keep her in his arms.
January 26th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Bonavista, Province: T-N
death notice Eleanor Elizabeth Quinton January 26th 2024
obituaries notice Eleanor Elizabeth Quinton January 26th 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Eleanor Elizabeth Quinton January 26th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
