Eleanor Ruth Bornstein

Eleanor Bornstein, 79, of Columbia SC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born on March 31, 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island, Eleanor was the loving wife of Barry Bornstein and cherished daughter of the late Simon and Marcy Goldenberg. She grew up in Providence Rhode Island. She graduated from Hope High School and attended Chamberlain Junior College. Prior to moving to South Carolina, she worked as a medical secretary for the Infectious Diseases Department at Rhode Island Hospital for many years and loved that work.

Eleanor was a member of her synagogue’s sisterhood, both in Rhode Island and South Carolina and local garden clubs. She loved playing mah-jongg with friends and held a weekly game for many years. For the past four years Eleanor lived in the Wildewood Downs community where she was an active community member and enjoyed sharing time with many friends there.

Eleanor was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend and will be missed by many. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband, Barry Bornstein of Columbia South Carolina; daughters, Alissa Foley (Kellee Foley) of Lexington South Carolina, Jodi Bornstein, (Patrick Cobbs) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Julie Foley and Audrey Cobbs; brother, Malcolm Goldenberg and sister-in law, Avis Goldenberg of Narragansett Rhode Island; nephews, Peter Goldenberg, Paul Goldenberg and Polly Lehourites; brother-in-law, Robert Bornstein and sister-in-law, Lesley Bornstein of Stoughton Massachusetts; nephew, Andrew Bornstein; and niece, Dana Bornstein.

Memories may be shared at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/

The family will be holding a graveside memorial at the Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a gathering at Wildewood Downs.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.