My beloved grandmother passed away peacefully on the morning of October 19, 2017 in her sleep. I loved her so much and I will deeply miss her.
Cobleskill- Eleanor Frances MacNiven, 89, of Cobleskill, New York passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 19th, 2017.
Born in Cold Spring, New York on January 2nd, 1928, she was the daughter of David and Helen MacNiven (Mickle).
After graduating from Haldane High School, Cold Spring, New York, she attended Cornell University. Eleanor was employed for many years as a bookkeeper.
Eleanor was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Neary, her second husband, Murry Braun, and three brothers; Allan J. MacNiven, David M. MacNiven and Donald A. MacNiven. She is survived by her sister, Margaret E. Thornton of Queensbury, NY, and six children; Richard A. Neary, Speculator, NY, John A. Neary, Walpole, NH, Barbara E. Neary, Schenectady, NY, Rebecca S. Neary, San Diego, CA, Charmian F. Neary(Gardiner), Rye, NY and Sally A. Neary, Kent WA. She enjoyed her four nieces and nephews; Pamela Koseff, Tom Thornton, Coleen Melanson and Linda Smith,and seven grandchildren; Molly Neary, John Neary, Josh Neary, Amy Neary, Russ Gardiner, and Richard Gabree, as well as 6 great grandchildren.
Eleanor enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, skating, riding a bicycle, swimming and exploring Cold Spring as a child. She was proud of playing French Horn in the school marching band. As a young mother she played hymns and Christmas carols on her organ for her children, organized a sewing class at the Schenectady Girls Club, and taught Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church. She instilled in her children a love for animals, flowers, music, solitude and a reverence for the written word.
In her later life, she and her husband Murry traveled throughout the country in their Road Trek motor home. She volunteered for non-profits such as Literacy Volunteers, created many original quilts, and completed highly detailed genealogy research. She was a talented seamstress, political activist and avid reader.
Our mother never cared much for life's material things, but was happiest with a quiet summer night, a cup of hot coffee, a book in her lap and a sleeping cat or child beside her.
In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested that contributions be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092, as her deceased husband, Murry Braun, requested as well.
Eleanor chose to invite family and friends to a celebration of her life in the Spring of 2018. The date will be announced at a later time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill, NY.
Cobleskill- Eleanor Frances MacNiven, 89, of Cobleskill, New York passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 19th, 2017.
Born in Cold Spring, New York on January 2nd, 1928, she was the daughter of David and Helen MacNiven (Mickle).
After graduating from Haldane High School, Cold Spring, New York, she attended Cornell University. Eleanor was employed for many years as a bookkeeper.
Eleanor was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Neary, her second husband, Murry Braun, and three brothers; Allan J. MacNiven, David M. MacNiven and Donald A. MacNiven. She is survived by her sister, Margaret E. Thornton of Queensbury, NY, and six children; Richard A. Neary, Speculator, NY, John A. Neary, Walpole, NH, Barbara E. Neary, Schenectady, NY, Rebecca S. Neary, San Diego, CA, Charmian F. Neary(Gardiner), Rye, NY and Sally A. Neary, Kent WA. She enjoyed her four nieces and nephews; Pamela Koseff, Tom Thornton, Coleen Melanson and Linda Smith,and seven grandchildren; Molly Neary, John Neary, Josh Neary, Amy Neary, Russ Gardiner, and Richard Gabree, as well as 6 great grandchildren.
Eleanor enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, skating, riding a bicycle, swimming and exploring Cold Spring as a child. She was proud of playing French Horn in the school marching band. As a young mother she played hymns and Christmas carols on her organ for her children, organized a sewing class at the Schenectady Girls Club, and taught Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church. She instilled in her children a love for animals, flowers, music, solitude and a reverence for the written word.
In her later life, she and her husband Murry traveled throughout the country in their Road Trek motor home. She volunteered for non-profits such as Literacy Volunteers, created many original quilts, and completed highly detailed genealogy research. She was a talented seamstress, political activist and avid reader.
Our mother never cared much for life's material things, but was happiest with a quiet summer night, a cup of hot coffee, a book in her lap and a sleeping cat or child beside her.
In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested that contributions be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092, as her deceased husband, Murry Braun, requested as well.
Eleanor chose to invite family and friends to a celebration of her life in the Spring of 2018. The date will be announced at a later time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill, NY.
My beloved grandmother passed away peacefully on the morning of October 19, 2017 in her sleep. I loved her so much and I will deeply miss her.
Cobleskill- Eleanor Frances MacNiven, 89, of Cobleskill, New York passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 19th, 2017.
Born in Cold Spring, New York on January 2nd, 1928, she was the daughter of David and Helen MacNiven (Mickle).
After graduating from Haldane High School, Cold Spring, New York, she attended Cornell University. Eleanor was employed for many years as a bookkeeper.
Eleanor was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Neary, her second husband, Murry Braun, and three brothers; Allan J. MacNiven, David M. MacNiven and Donald A. MacNiven. She is survived by her sister, Margaret E. Thornton of Queensbury, NY, and six children; Richard A. Neary, Speculator, NY, John A. Neary, Walpole, NH, Barbara E. Neary, Schenectady, NY, Rebecca S. Neary, San Diego, CA, Charmian F. Neary(Gardiner), Rye, NY and Sally A. Neary, Kent WA. She enjoyed her four nieces and nephews; Pamela Koseff, Tom Thornton, Coleen Melanson and Linda Smith,and seven grandchildren; Molly Neary, John Neary, Josh Neary, Amy Neary, Russ Gardiner, and Richard Gabree, as well as 6 great grandchildren.
Eleanor enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, skating, riding a bicycle, swimming and exploring Cold Spring as a child. She was proud of playing French Horn in the school marching band. As a young mother she played hymns and Christmas carols on her organ for her children, organized a sewing class at the Schenectady Girls Club, and taught Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church. She instilled in her children a love for animals, flowers, music, solitude and a reverence for the written word.
In her later life, she and her husband Murry traveled throughout the country in their Road Trek motor home. She volunteered for non-profits such as Literacy Volunteers, created many original quilts, and completed highly detailed genealogy research. She was a talented seamstress, political activist and avid reader.
Our mother never cared much for life's material things, but was happiest with a quiet summer night, a cup of hot coffee, a book in her lap and a sleeping cat or child beside her.
In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested that contributions be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092, as her deceased husband, Murry Braun, requested as well.
Eleanor chose to invite family and friends to a celebration of her life in the Spring of 2018. The date will be announced at a later time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill, NY.
Cobleskill- Eleanor Frances MacNiven, 89, of Cobleskill, New York passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 19th, 2017.
Born in Cold Spring, New York on January 2nd, 1928, she was the daughter of David and Helen MacNiven (Mickle).
After graduating from Haldane High School, Cold Spring, New York, she attended Cornell University. Eleanor was employed for many years as a bookkeeper.
Eleanor was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Neary, her second husband, Murry Braun, and three brothers; Allan J. MacNiven, David M. MacNiven and Donald A. MacNiven. She is survived by her sister, Margaret E. Thornton of Queensbury, NY, and six children; Richard A. Neary, Speculator, NY, John A. Neary, Walpole, NH, Barbara E. Neary, Schenectady, NY, Rebecca S. Neary, San Diego, CA, Charmian F. Neary(Gardiner), Rye, NY and Sally A. Neary, Kent WA. She enjoyed her four nieces and nephews; Pamela Koseff, Tom Thornton, Coleen Melanson and Linda Smith,and seven grandchildren; Molly Neary, John Neary, Josh Neary, Amy Neary, Russ Gardiner, and Richard Gabree, as well as 6 great grandchildren.
Eleanor enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, skating, riding a bicycle, swimming and exploring Cold Spring as a child. She was proud of playing French Horn in the school marching band. As a young mother she played hymns and Christmas carols on her organ for her children, organized a sewing class at the Schenectady Girls Club, and taught Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church. She instilled in her children a love for animals, flowers, music, solitude and a reverence for the written word.
In her later life, she and her husband Murry traveled throughout the country in their Road Trek motor home. She volunteered for non-profits such as Literacy Volunteers, created many original quilts, and completed highly detailed genealogy research. She was a talented seamstress, political activist and avid reader.
Our mother never cared much for life's material things, but was happiest with a quiet summer night, a cup of hot coffee, a book in her lap and a sleeping cat or child beside her.
In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested that contributions be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092, as her deceased husband, Murry Braun, requested as well.
Eleanor chose to invite family and friends to a celebration of her life in the Spring of 2018. The date will be announced at a later time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill, NY.
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