Eleanore McGinnis McIntyre

Eleanore M. McIntyre, 92, of Dallas and a former longtime resident of the East End section of Wilkes-Barre died Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born January 26, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Helen Gruver Cannon.

A graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Eleanore continued her education at Saint Mary's Business College.

Eleanore was a sales associate at the Kiddie Shoppe in Wilkes-Barre for several years and later worked with her husband in the operation of McIntyre Real Estate before retiring.

Eleanore was a member of the Parish of Gate of Heaven in Dallas. She was also a member of the Wilkes-Barre Women in Kiwanis and the Donegal Society of Greater Wilkes-Barre.

Her first husband, John McGinnis, second husband, Bryden 'Pete' McIntyre and brothers, Edward and Bernard Cannon preceded her in death.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Brian J. McGinnis of Kingston; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of Eleanore’s Life will be held Saturday with a Funeral Mass at 11 AM in the Church of Gate Of Heaven in Dallas. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service assisted Eleanore’s family with arrangements.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Eleanore’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com