Eleanor Mary Gowens

Eleanor Mary Gowens, 95, passed away on October 25, 2026. Born on December 18, 1930, she will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her. A resident of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Eleanor’s life reflected steady resilience, devoted care for others, and a compassion that made people feel genuinely seen and valued.

Eleanor was, in every sense, beloved and cherished—someone whose devotion to family remained constant. Her strength, determination, and trust in Jesus carried her through life’s seasons. Alongside that steadfastness was a welcome sense of humor, often expressed in the simple joys she shared with others and the laughter that naturally gathered around her.

She found delight in the pleasures of everyday life. She loved bingo, enjoyed pokeno, and in her prime loved playing cards—especially canasta and pinochle. With her love of Walmart, and her need to always have her makeup perfect, Eleanor brought her own spirited style to the routines of daily living, and she made those routines feel brighter for the people around her.

Eleanor also gave generously of her time in community. While living at the Pointe in West Palm Beach, she volunteered to help organize many community events there, extending her warmth and care beyond her family and into the lives of neighbors and friends.

She is survived by 1 sibling, Eugene Gowens; four children, Debra Moriarty Klopp (Kevin), William Moriarty (France), Sean Moriarty (Lisa), and Jamie Moriarty (Ronni); twelve grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Eleanor’s legacy lives on in the family she loved so deeply and in the many lives touched by her compassionate, devoted spirit. She was vital and vibrant right till the end of her earthly life, and we are confident that she is playing bingo with her siblings in Heaven.