1922 – 2014

AUBURN — Eleanor Nelson Conant, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3.

She was born in Marlboro, Mass., on Aug. 17, 1922, the daughter of Gustav and Berta (Svensson) Nelson. The family moved to Auburn in 1935, where Eleanor attended schools and graduated from ELHS in 1940. She married Donald Earl Conant on Sept. 4, 1942.

Eleanor is survived by her husband; four children, Peter (Jean), Donna, Del (Chris) and Scott (Debbie); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.

She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers; four sisters; and her beloved daughter, Lianne.

The family wishes to thank CMMC, Marshwood Center and the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Eleanor’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.