1926
Eleanore
2020
Eleanore Rose Byle
May 18, 1926 — January 9, 2020
Eleanore Rose McNulty Byle, 93, a longtime resident of Kingston passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Born May 18. 1926 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rosella Dougherty McNulty.
Eleanore grew up in the East End section of Wilkes-Barre. She was a graduate of Holy Saviour School and Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia.
Eleanore was known for her knitting, sewing, and crocheting skills, creating doll clothes, stuffed animals, and hundreds of Christmas candles, ornaments and wreaths. She donated most of her craftwork to area nursing homes and charities.
Eleanore was an avid reader, utilizing braille books and talking books for the blind. She enjoyed communicating with several friends in Europe, Canada and Australia via cassette tapes for many years.
Eleanore was a member of the Parish of Saint Ignatius Loyola for more than sixty years, and the Luzerne County Federation of the Blind for many years.
Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Byle, son, Robert G. Byle, and brothers, Eugene, Thomas, and Francis McNulty.
Eleanore will be greatly missed by her daughter, Linda R. Brittain and her husband, Attorney Robert R. Brittain of Mountain Top; grandsons, Dr. Jeffrey R. Brittain and his wife, Dr. Kristy Brittain of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Kevin Brittain and his wife Dr. Laura Brittain of Lexington, South Carolina, and Dr. Alex Brittain and his fiancee Elise Pentz of Charlotte, North Carolina; great-granddaughters, Kenzie and Kearyn Brittain of Charleston, South Carolina, and Georgia Brittain of Lexington, South Carolina; granddaughter, Amie Byle of Kingston; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Eleanore's family is grateful for the loving, compassionate care she received from the staff of Keystone Garden Estates and Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
Celebration of Eleanore's Life will begin Sunday, January 12, 2020 with visitation from 4 to 6 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there on Monday with gathering at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola in Kingston.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, c/o Mercy Center, 370 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612
Memories and condolences may be shared with Eleanore's family at www.celebrateherlife.com
Born May 18. 1926 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rosella Dougherty McNulty.
Eleanore grew up in the East End section of Wilkes-Barre. She was a graduate of Holy Saviour School and Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia.
Eleanore was known for her knitting, sewing, and crocheting skills, creating doll clothes, stuffed animals, and hundreds of Christmas candles, ornaments and wreaths. She donated most of her craftwork to area nursing homes and charities.
Eleanore was an avid reader, utilizing braille books and talking books for the blind. She enjoyed communicating with several friends in Europe, Canada and Australia via cassette tapes for many years.
Eleanore was a member of the Parish of Saint Ignatius Loyola for more than sixty years, and the Luzerne County Federation of the Blind for many years.
Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Byle, son, Robert G. Byle, and brothers, Eugene, Thomas, and Francis McNulty.
Eleanore will be greatly missed by her daughter, Linda R. Brittain and her husband, Attorney Robert R. Brittain of Mountain Top; grandsons, Dr. Jeffrey R. Brittain and his wife, Dr. Kristy Brittain of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Kevin Brittain and his wife Dr. Laura Brittain of Lexington, South Carolina, and Dr. Alex Brittain and his fiancee Elise Pentz of Charlotte, North Carolina; great-granddaughters, Kenzie and Kearyn Brittain of Charleston, South Carolina, and Georgia Brittain of Lexington, South Carolina; granddaughter, Amie Byle of Kingston; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Eleanore's family is grateful for the loving, compassionate care she received from the staff of Keystone Garden Estates and Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
Celebration of Eleanore's Life will begin Sunday, January 12, 2020 with visitation from 4 to 6 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there on Monday with gathering at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola in Kingston.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, c/o Mercy Center, 370 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612
Memories and condolences may be shared with Eleanore's family at www.celebrateherlife.com
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, January 12, 2020
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
McLaughlin's
Gathering
Monday, January 13, 2020
9:30 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)
McLaughlin's
Mass
Monday, January 13, 2020
10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola
Graveside Service
Monday, January 13, 2020
12:00 - 12:15 pm (Eastern time)
Saint Mary's Cemetery
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