NORWICH – Eleanor Perry, 71, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Eleanor was born in Norwich on June 16, 1941 the daughter of Ivan and Roselea Wood Smith. She has spent her entire life in the Norwich area and attended the Norwich schools. Over the years, she had worked for the Norwich Shoe Co. and also worked with her husband, Gordon “Jip” Jipson in the operation of their 2-way radio shop in Norwich.
Eleanor’s life was her family. She enjoyed every hour she could spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her unique personality allowed her to be a very social person, which helped her the operation of the business.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Debra Jones and husband Gary of Sherburne, Ned Jipson and wife Cindy of Norwich, and Ernie Jipson and wife Robin of Guilford, her step-daughter Marion Luce, Walt Kasmarcik, her companion for the past several years, her grandchildren Tina Luce, Cindy Jipson, Brian Jipson, Erica Schrader, Francheska Kasmarcik, Pat Yaddow and husband Mike, Jason Jipson and wife Katie, Jennifer Burpec and husband Josh, Ned Jipson and Amos Jipson. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren Jesse, Kevin, Lily, Emma, Logan, Blake, Autumn, Landon, Brody, Ethan, Alex, and her special pride and joy Slade and Mariah. She was one of 17 children, several of whom survive. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Gordon “Jip” Jipson and her step-son William Jipson.
A funeral service for Eleanor will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Pastor Brad Keator will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.