OBITUARY - Eleanor Mary (Nee Batcheller) DUNCAN (Dec 10, 1925 - Dec 12, 2014)

On December 12, 2014 Eleanor passed away at the Devonshire Care Centre at the age of 89. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of over 65 years, Neil; children Kim (Valarie), Kathy, David (Lisa), and Deborah (Bruce); grandchildren Brett, Cameron, Heather, Stephanie, Lucas, John, Mark, Jennifer, Kathleen, Ethan, Jordan, Paige, Angela, and David; brothers, Alan and John. She will also be missed by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Eleanor was predeceased last year by her daughter Karen Duncan Harries, and by her siblings Derek and Janet.

Eleanor was born in Crossfield, Alberta, spent her early childhood in the Eastern townships of Quebec, and returned with her family to Edmonton at the age of 2. She attended University High School, where she met Neil. After graduating from nursing at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Eleanor married Neil and they raised their family of 5 children. Once the children grew up, she embarked on her second career in real estate. In their golden years, Eleanor and Neil enjoyed travelling worldwide as well as close to home, and watching their family grow.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 27, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, 10025-105 Street, with a reception that followed. Her family would like to thank the staff at Devonshire Care Centre for the kind and compassionate care shown to Eleanor.

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