CAUWELS - Eleanor, C. 82, of Montvale, NJ, peacefully passed on Monday, July 6, 2020 in the presence of family. Predeceased by her husband Thomas J. Cauwels (2006), her parents, Kenneth E. and M. Irene Bartlett and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bartlett. Cherished mother of Janine Forry and her husband Chris. Devoted sister of Walter “Butch” Bartlett. Loving “Gaga” (grandmother) of Christian, Ryan and Bobby. Favorite aunt to Tracey, Kelley, Michael and their families. Caring step-mother to Joseph, Maureen, Michael and their families.
“Ellie”, as she was affectionately known, was a kind and caring person to all who knew her.
Ellie had fond memories growing up on Demarest Ave., in Oradell, NJ. She always talked about hanging out with friends, walking to and from school, going to the local skating pond and listening to music. Upon graduation from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ, she began working for the State of NJ at the county clerk's office. Ellie loved throwing parties, cooking, sitting on the beach, reading Danielle Steel books and spending quality time with her cherished family and friends.
After marrying Tom, she also developed a love of the sport of bowling. She began bowling in leagues and made many lifelong friends. After watching her daughter bowl in many programs and tournaments, she started coaching, first assisting at Interstate Lanes then ran the Junior Bowling League Program at Montvale Lanes for many years. As if this wasn’t enough, Ellie decided to become a business owner and ran the snackbar, “The Soda Frame,” at Montvale Lanes for 18 years. She absolutely loved this job! Ellie cherished all of “her girls” that worked for her. She loved to share their joys, help wipe their tears and watch them grow to be “fine young ladies” as she would say. The people, the conversations and cooking, kept Ellie active and social, two things she loved!
Most of all, Ellie cherished time spent with family and friends, but nothing compared to time spent with her grandson, Christian. She looked forward to his weekly visits or conversations on FaceTime! The two were inseparable. Her “handsome Grandson” as she would call him, always put a smile on her face! When not with Christian, Ellie also loved having “ice cream socials” with friends after bowling, hosting “Trivial Pursuit” game nights, playing cards with family or just sitting down at a table talking and catching up.
Ellie also had a passion for animals, all animals. She always had a pet cat or two or three or six! However, recently she really enjoyed going outside and feeding the birds, chipmunks and deer that roamed around her house. Animals always put a smile on Ellie’s face and warmed her heart!
Ellie was quite a special lady and will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be held on July 10, 2020 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, New Jersey. Funeral Mass will be held on July 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 2 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge, New Jersey. Interment will be held on July 11, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Masks must be worn.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to St. Jude or to support her love of animals, consider, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Feline Health Center. Either would be greatly appreciated.
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