Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Calnen) Nunes, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class of 1959.

Eleanor was formerly employed as a secretary for the Atlantic Fairhaven Lanes, and later was the program director and manager of the Brunswick Fairhaven Lanes.

She is survived by her husband, Roland; three sisters, Catherine E. Hohne, Dorothy A. Nunes Spooner, and Deborah G. Martin; and many beloved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, a private family burial service will be held at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church at a later date. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.