Eleanor A. (Coddington) Deyo, 87, a long-time resident of Keene and formerly of California died on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Keene Center Genesis. She passed peacefully with the love of family near after a period of declining health.
Eleanor was born the daughter of the late Marie (Snyder) and Edward Coddington on August 21, 1932, in El Segundo, CA. She was educated in California and graduated from El Segundo High School class of 1950.
She exchanged vows with Leo A. Deyo in California. Sadly, Leo passed away on May 2, 2017, after fifty-two years of marriage.
Eleanor worked as an associate and food preparer for McDonalds in Keene for over twenty years before her retirement in 1989.
She enjoyed; reading, bird watching, wildlife, fishing, crocheting and traveling. Time was spent riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle exploring the New England Region.
Mrs. Deyo is survived by her children; William M. Deyo and his wife, Kelli of Keene. Robert E. Deyo and his wife, Diana of Langdon. and Daniel A. Deyo and his wife, Suzy of Hinsdale. Her four grandchildren; Christopher Deyo, Andrew Deyo, Benjamin Deyo, and Tyler Deyo. In addition, Eleanor is survived by; cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Eleanor is predeceased by her siblings; Mary Mitrick, Robert McLaren, Edward Coddington, and Clinton Coddington.
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 1 to 3 pm. with a gathering to celebrate Eleanor’s life at 3 pm. all in the funeral chapel. Burial will be private with Christian burial rights in the spring in the family lot at Woodland Cemetery, Keene. Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made in memory of Eleanor A. Deyo to:
American Cancer Society
2 Commerce Dr. Ste, 210
Bedford, NH 03110 or to:
Alzheimer’s Association
166 South River Rd.
Bedford, NH. 03110.
All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com
