Eleanor Keating

If you were looking for Eleanor the last place to try would probably be her home. Whether it was during her younger days in Bordentown, her many years in Delanco or most recently in Edgewater Park she simply kept herself too busy to sit around and let life pass her by. When there was a family event Eleanor was usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. If she was invited to go anywhere, at any time, she could always be ready in a mere ten minutes. The destination was irrelevant; she was more interested in the company. Anything but shy, she was just as happy to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger as she would a lifelong friend. She treated the world like family, and her family like gold. Although she loved the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers, her favorite sporting events were the ones involving her grandchildren. rn In the early 1950s Eleanor was invited to join her brothers for dinner, but she did not want to be a fifth wheel. Fortunately, a young man named Bernie offered to escort her. It would not be long until the two were wed. Before his passing in 1997, their lives were blessed by their daughters: Lorraine Hatcher (Gary) of Riverside, Bev Keating (Steve Veczko) of Delanco and Elaine Roy (Ed) of Riverside. Eleanor is also survived by her grandchildren: Shaun (Nikki), Jennifer (Scott), Jackie (Tony), Michele, Mark and Eddie, great-grandchildren Colin, Justin, Ryan, Joel, Nate and the soon to be born Derek as well as her brothers: Paul Stanton (Anita) of Hamilton and Edward Stanton (Norma) of Delanco, her nieces and nephews and many, many friends. rn Come celebrate Eleanor’s 78 outgoing years (Aug. 13, 1934-Aug. 25, 2012) Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 8-9:30 AM at the Sweeney Funeral Home 337 Bridgeboro St. Riverside. The funeral service will follow at 10 AM at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Riverside. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bordentown. Memorial gifts may be made in Eleanor’s name to Samaritan Hospice 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053.rn –