Eleanor (Ellie) Elizabeth Quinton
January 11, 1939 to January 26, 2024
Obituary
Eleanor passed away peacefully at her home in Mount Pearl, NL.
Predeceased by her father William Dodge and mother Elizabeth Dodge, sisters Ruby, Effie, Rowena, Rhoda and brother Max of Pool’s Cove and her adoptive mother Leah Ford of Upper Amherst Cove. Also predeceased by her husband Albert Quinton and daughters Janice and Sandra Quinton of Catalina.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories her partner of seventeen years Tom Coleman, children Colleen Quinton, Peter Quinton (Barbara) Victoria Quinton (Glen) and Mitchell Quinton. Grandchildren Alex, Brent, Alicia, Charlotte and Desmond as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
Eleanor was born in Pool’s Cove and raised in Upper Amherst Cove where she went on to teach school and met her husband Albert. After marriage, Ellie moved to St. John’s and worked with the Federal Government for several years, eventually settling in Catalina to raise their family of six children. An active member of the community and business owner of Trendy’s clothing store as well as an arcade and gift shop, Eleanor also dedicated her time to many local organizations and committees such as the ACW and held weekly reading circles for children at the library. Eleanor was always there to support her family and her community. After retiring in Mount Pearl, Ellie enjoyed an active social life with her partner Tom, friends, and family.
The Quinton family would like to extend a special thank you to Annette Matchem and to everyone who was a friend to Ellie throughout the years.
Eleanor is resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, February 1st from 2-9 p.m., and thereafter resting at Strathie’s Funeral Home in Catalina on Friday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Catalina on Saturday, February 3rd at 1 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed.
“Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was. A death is not the extinguishing of a light but the putting out of a lamp because the dawn has come”
(Rabindranath Tagore)
May God keep her in his arms.
Schedule
Visitations
2-9 p.m. on February 1, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Funeral Service
1:00pm, Saturday February 3rd
St. Peter's Anglican Parish, Catalina
Visitation continuing at Strathie's Funeral Home, Catalina, on Friday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Dear Colleen, Pete, Vic and Mitchell – I am so very sorry to hear about your dear mother’s passing. She is at rest now. Her past few years were filled with pain. This is no more. What a beautiful picture of her. Clearly all of you got your mother’s genes. I can see each of you in her beautiful face. Sending hugs and prayers. orlanda
Colleen, Pete, Vic and Mitchell my heart goes out to you for this loss. Let the good memories hug your heart and comfort you in this difficult time. Sending you all my love. Janice
Pete,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. My condolences to you, Barb and family at this very difficult time.
Pete, Barb and family, Sean and I were very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Although we did not know your Mom, she looked like a kind woman and from the words in her beautiful obituary, no doubt she certainly was. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories you and your family made together. Know we are thinking of you and sending our love and prayers, may your Mom fly high with the angels.
To the families of Ellie we express our sincere condolences on her passing . She grew up just next door to us in Upper Amherst Cove and her husband Albert Quinton Was one of our Teachers in St Peter’s High Catalina. May she RIP.
Pete and family. so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mom was a lovely lady. I know she will be missed by you all very much. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family in your time of grief.
The Russell’s – Bonnie, Lucy, Pete and Paul and Elmo
Deepest sympathy to the Quinton family…….the Squire & Quinton families go back a long way.
So sorry to hear of Ellie’s passing. Lots of lovely memories of our years in Catalina.
Sincere condolences to the family at this sad time.
In my thoughts and prayers🙏🙏
Peter & family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Mothers are the best ❤️ & I know she will be missed by you all very much. May her soul rest in peace, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family in your time of grief. Brenda & Craig
Pete so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My condolences to all your family during this difficult time. ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Ellie.
I have very fond memories of Aunt Ellie, particularly of her delicious meat and vegetable pie. It was the best I’ve ever eaten.
She took me and mom to the Bonavista lighthouse one time and it was beautiful there.
Aunt Ellie also took me to my very first movie. It was the Rowdyman starring Gordon Pinsent . I’ll never forget that. I was about 9 years old.
To me, Aunt Ellie was determined, very smart, and very very kind. I thought she was the coolest Aunt ever.
May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this heartbreaking time
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Ellie. She was very kind and had a wonderful warm smile. I have many cherished memories with the quinton clan that reflect the joy and love that she shared with her family. May the cherished moments you spent together provide comfort during this time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may her gentle soul rest in peace.
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing.
Lots of good memories of her time in Catalina, a gentle, kind lady.