LEWISTON — Eleanor N. Jones, 92, of Hartford, died Dec. 28, at CMMC with her family at her side.

 In January of 1979, she married Charles T. Jones. He predeceased her in February 2006. She was born in Norwich, Conn., on July 16, 1918, to the late Walter and Louise (Karkutt) Nelson. She was educated in Norwich, graduating from Norwich Free Academy with the Class of 1936.

 In 1979, she retired from the Connecticut Labor Department-Employment Security Division and married Charles T. Jones retiring to the state of Maine. She and Charles went into the real estate business, owning and operating Sunset Realty. They retired to Apple Hill Farm, 139 Annis Road, Hartford, where she continued to reside until Dec. 28.

All her life she was an involved member of her community. Eleanor was an active longtime member of the East Sumner Congregational Church where she served over the years in many different capacities. She was a member of The Eastern Star, Hartford J.O. Iris Historical Society (1995-2010), Sumner Historical Society (1988-2001), and for 30 years, the Grammy’s Choice Quilters. She also belonged to the Turner Seniors and Robin Dow Seniors. She loved gardening, traveling and people. Her best times were spent in the company of friends, good neighbors and her beloved family.

 Surviving are two daughters, Eleanor (Toth) Howard and husband, William, of Middletown, Conn., and Mary (Toth) Sarris and husband, Michael, of Acworth, Ga.; three sons, Stefan Toth of Norwich, Conn., Eric Toth and wife, Zoeann, of Colchester, Conn., and Nelson Toth and wife, Debbie, of Auburn; three stepsons, Walter Jones and wife, Pam, of Madison, Conn., Ted Jones and wife, Betty, of West Paris, and Gary Jones and wife, Patty, of Shelton, Conn.; 25 grandchildren; and more than 16 great-grandchildren.

 She was predeceased by a son, William Toth; stepson, Allen Jones; and stepdaughter, Judith (Jones) White.

 You are invited to send tributes and share fond memories of Eleanor by visiting her guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com