Eleanor Regina Perez (Shute), passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 in her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
She Was born in Philadelphia, PA to Regina Marie Shute (Gillespie) and William Richard Shute on April 12, 1946.
Eleanor spent most of her life residing in Runnemede, New Jersey. Later in life she moved to Philadelphia where she worked as a waitress at the “ Dew Inn” Restaurant for many years. Eleanor would wake up at 3 am and catch the train to work five days a week.
She loved spending time at the shore with her family, walking the boardwalk, sitting on the beach, and by the pool .Some of her favorite memories were those of time spent with her grandchildren. She cherished every moment with them.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter Gina Swinton (Perez) , her son Michael Sebastian, and son in law Jameel Swinton.
Grandmother to Shakoya Watkins and Lisette Acevedo. Great grandmother to Sahmir Watkins and Serenity Stewart. Sister to Joan Davis , Kathleen Olsen and William Shute. A special niece, Jean Uricchio (Davis) and a special family member, Isaiah Crippen.
Family would like to give thanks to a long time family friend , Angela Kraft for the family support and the assistance with the care she gave to Eleanor .
Also a special thank you to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice , her nurse Doreen Jeitner and social worker Betsi Bell.
Mom / Grammy / GiGi....
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