Eleanor C. Gordon

Gordon, Eleanor C. (Brinkert) of Quincy, died on April 19, 2010 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 69. Beloved wife of Howard C. Gordon of Quincy. Devoted mother of Ellen Mary Ward and her husband Joseph of Braintree, and the late Kathleen Gordon and Howard C. Gordon Jr. both from Quincy. Loving sister of Mary Sprague of Quincy and the late Joan Healy of Weymouth. Cherished Nana to Joseph Jr., Colleen and Matthew Ward. Eleanor was born in Boston and lived there until moving to Quincy over 50 years ago. She attended Quincy High School and stays in contact with her best friends to this day. She worked for South Shore Bank for many years, staying with them as they changed to Bank of Boston. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Bowling League. Eleanor enjoyed playing Keno and golf, going to Foxwoods and traveling with her friends and family. She was especially fond of going on cruises and trips around the world with her husband. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Thursday 4 – 8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15AM on Friday, prior to the Funeral Mass in Saint Ann’s Church at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Eleanor may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Breast Cancer Organization, MA Affiliate, PO Box 845037, Boston, MA 022845037.