Geneseo: Eleanor passed peacefully on February 25, 2019, surrounded by her family, at age 86. Predeceased by her parents John and Sadie De Vries and her brother Melvin De Vries. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Garry Van De Weert and children; Elaine (Jack) Malda of Cato, Garry (Joan) Van De Weert of Goshen, Cheryl (Peter) Schwarz of Newburgh, Sandra (Edward) Dykshoorn of Odessa, Roy (Henrietta) Van De Weert of Goshen, Darlene (Douglas) De Vries of MI, James (Rosemary) Van De Weert and David Van De Weert all of Geneseo; 25 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Henry De Vries, Theresa Van Der Ploeg, and Anna Mae (Martin) Van De Weert. Also survived many nieces and nephews, her church family at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, and many friends.
Family and friends may call on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 2-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY. On Saturday, March 2, 2019 family and friends may call from 10-11am at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, 2057 Port Gibson Road, Palmyra, NY where Eleanor’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am, following the calling hours. Burial will follow at East Palmyra Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Eleanor’s Memory to the East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 Port Gibson Road, Palmyra, NY 14522 or the Lima Christian School, 1574 Rochester Street, Lima, NY 14485. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To all of Mrs. Van De Weert’s loved ones, I was so, so sad to hear of her passing. Many, many, many fun times at the Van De Weert home as a child. Please know I am thinking of you and sending you strength at this time. Love and Prayers to All.
Dave and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I’m so very sorry to hear this sad news. I am especially sorry that I missed paying my respects as I didn’t know about your loss until after calling hours. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Sincere condolences,
Dave & Family, Our sympathy to you at the loss of your mother. May God bring comfort and strength to you at this time of loss and sadness.
Thinking of all of my VDW Relatives and De Verise family at this difficult time- Love you all! Blessing to all of you!