Eleanor Ruth Lafleur Stratton (b. 2/28/30, Malden, MA) died peacefully June 19th, 2018. She is preceded by her husband of almost 70 years, Walter (Bud) Stratton and her son, Elmer. She is survived by her sister, Barbara White; daughters, Donna Cormier and Margie Stratton, PhD; grandchildren, Miranda Cantu (Rabul), Marc Cormier, Mathieu Cormier (Tina), Michel Cormier, Leeann Molligi, Christine Bothelo (Ron) Susan Stratton (John), Lauralee Stratton, Christopher Kelly and Catherine Kelly; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Ellie raised three children and worked as an orthopedic surgical nurse. She was active in youth ministry and a musical production group, working alongside Bud throughout their marriage. When she retired to Florida, she became a pharmacy assistant and was active in the HOA clubhouse. She was an expert knitter, loved her family and God, and loved to dance with Bud.
Visitation will be at Wells Memorial on June 26, 12-1 pm, Service at 1 pm with Graveside following 3pm at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa, FL.