Lynne and family, Donnie & family, Doug & family, Sue & family, to all the Robertson clan. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, a beautiful gentle spirit. She was my dear friend. I know that heaven is a brighter place and I'm betting that Don is there with his infectious smile and open arms to greet her. I pray one day I will see both of them again. Eleanor and I have kept in touch for many years, I guess it really continued after Jimmy's death. She and I would call each other and have "our chats" as she called them, updating one another on family. Eleanor was all about family. I would get an update on Heather, Adam and little Doug, whom she informed me wasn't so little anymore. I also heard about the triplet's and told her I wished I could see what they looked like all grown, she told me they were just beautiful. We brushed over tragedies and laughed over great memories. Eleanor took an interest in everything I did and filled me with encouragement, she was a wonderful friend and she was close to my heart over the years, thinking of her often. I recall on one occasion, she called me when she lived in Florida, we spent over 2 hours on the phone. I was worried about her bill, she just said in her calm sweet voice, "you know we don't do this very often" "we should do it more, I really enjoy our chats". It was always hard for us to say good bye to one another. However, I would get a kick out of her introduction when she called me.. as she would always start with.. "you know who this is don't you?" and of course, I would laugh and immediately know that soft sweet voice with that Eleanor giggle. I received her Christmas cards each year and on occasion would miss one and then wonder how she was doing. I have many fond memories of time spent with both Eleanor and Don, and the family at camp and in Herkimer. Jimmy and I did alot of things with them back then. Eleanor was always so good to me and I loved her very much. She saw the good in everyone. I think of her everytime I see lillies of the valley, those little white bell shaped flowers she so loved that spread on the banks near the cottage in Cooperstown. I hope at this time you will all think of her with happy thoughts and memories and carry her in your hearts wherever you go, I know I will. Eleanor was an epic personality and I shall never forget her. My heart is there with you and will be there with all of you on Saturday, please tell her I said goodbye. All my love, Sandy
