Obituary of Eleanor Wilson

WILSON, Eleanor (Roucek) Age 94 and formerly of Millerton, PA, passed away July 25, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born July 13, 1917 in Binghamton, NY, to Joseph and Antoinette Roucek, immigrants from Czechoslovakia. On August 15, 1936, she married the love of her life, Tremaine Wilson. They were married for 68 years, until his death in 2004. For many years they had a dairy farm in north Chemung. Eleanor was an avid organist, enjoying church hymns, old standards and polkas. She and Tremaine performed frequently as musicians in the Elmira area, Eleanor on the accordion and Tremaine on guitar and harmonica. Among many other things, she will also be remembered for her quick sense of humor and her delicious meals. After retiring in 1978, they moved south to be near their children, living first in Dillard, GA, and then Toccoa, GA. Returning north in 1991, they bought a house near Millerton, PA. Eleanor moved to Pine City in 2005. Eleanor was the last survivor of her five siblings. A cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her children Camille (Melvin) Cummings of Kennesaw, GA, Terry (Patsy) Wilson of Dillard, GA, and Connie Wilson of Pine City. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jodi (Dale) Roper of Charlottesville, VA, Kevin (Laura) Cummings of Elmira, NY, Greg (Judi) Wilson of Augusta, GA, Kelly (Theresa) Wilson of Franklin, NC, Josh (Samantha) Wilson of Boone, NC, and Jessica (Dereck) Jones of Franklin, NC. Eleanor was further blessed with nine great-grandchildren: Brian Roper, Michael Roper, Daniel Cummings, Carter Wilson, Tanner Wilson, Reagan Wilson, Mallory Wilson, Addison Wilson and Peyton Jones. The family wishes to thank the staff at the St. Joseph's Hospital 3rd floor Skilled Nursing Facility for their loving care and support. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY, on Monday Aug. 1, 2011 from 4:30-7:00 pm. Her service will follow at the funeral home at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Gary Chorpenning officiating. Private interment will be Tuesday morning in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Eleanor with memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association Rochester Chapter 435 East Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14620. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com