| Date of Birth | May 28, 1918 |
| Passed Away | August 15, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | North Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | August 21, 2010 |
| Service Time | 2:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Fremont Cemetery |
ELEANOR M. BLY
NORTH HORNELL-Eleanor M. Bly, 92, passed away Sunday evening (Aug. 15, 2010) at her home at 25 Third St.
Born in Hornell on May 28, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Daisy Flint Sutherby. On Aug. 11, 1940, she was married in Hornell to Richard I. “Dick” Bly, who predeceased her on Feb. 18, 2007 after 66 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her two sisters, Alice Sutherby of Hornell and Harriett Harte of California; her brother, Edward Sutherby of California and her son-in-law, Hartwig Hilmerson of California.
A life long resident of Hornell, Eleanor graduated from Hornell High School in 1935 and recently attended her 75th high school class reunion. She also received her bachelor’s of science degree from Geneseo State College.
Eleanor taught pediatrics at the former St. James School of Nursing before she became the director of nurses at Hornell Gardens. She was also employed with the Steuben County Public Health Nursing Service and volunteered for the Hornell Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
An avid gardener, she enjoyed having a flower and vegetable garden at her home.
Her family includes her daughter, Nancy Hilmerson of California; her son, Mark Bly of Virginia; her four grandchildren, Kurt (Juliana) Hilmerson of California, Gray (Heidi) Hilmerson of California; Jennifer (Timothy) Davis and Melissa Bly Diplacido all of Virginia; her four great-grandchildren, Madison Diplacido of Virginia, Liv, Jude and Forest Hilmerson all of California; her brother, Herbert (Terry) Sutherby of Colorado; also her nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will take place in her memory following calling hours at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Daniel Pickering officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Fremont Cemetery, Stephens Mills.
Her family would appreciate the courtesy of no flowers and suggest that those wishing contribute in her memory to the Hornell High School Alumni Assoc. PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
We miss you already grandma! Rest peacefully, thank you for all of the wonderful years. You are the most extraordinary woman we have ever met and we are better people for having known you. Love you so much! Until we meet again…say hi to grandpa for us.
Mark, Jennifer and Melissa, I heart goes out to all of you. I lost my Father on Aug. 16. I know the sorrow that you are going thru. Words right now of of very little comfort. If need to talk with someone who is having the same feeling, please do not hesitate to call. Joyce Sims, Reva Va
God Bless Eleanor and please accept my sincere sympathy.
My Mother, Irma Devlin and Eleanor, were best friends ever since they were in nurses training, in Bath, NY and my Dad (Leo H. aka Hank) & my Mom were dating then, a long, long time ago.
I remember Eleanor coming to visit Mom, many times over the years as I was growing up. I remember she was such a lovely person, so very, very nice and always smiling. My Mom passed away in August of 1985 and then,
my Dad in February of 2004, and Eleanor was at the funeral home to honor him. She was sure a wonderful lady.
I did not know this lovely woman, but growing up I heard her name mentioned so many times, I feel like I should have known her. My mother, Peggy Hale, was a nurse’s aide at Hornell Gardens (then called Hornell Nursing Home). She worked under Mrs. Bly and frequently mentioned what a great nurse she was and how she demanded excellence in care from her staff. My mother was very proud of the care she provided the residents there. We all have mentors in our lives and I believe that Mrs. Bly was a mentor to my mother.
My condolences to your family.
Nancy , Mark, I was so very sorry to read about Eleanor’s passing and yet am pleased for her as I know she is happy to be with Dick. This is a lady that made suck am impression on my life. Mark do you remember your Mom taking us to Fisher’s store when we were little? I had a great time staying with you and your Mom while my Mother was on jury duty. Then always we would get together when the Uncles from Ohio would visit or if Dorothy and or Uncle Ted were visiting. When I was thinking about going into Nursing my Dad took me to talk to your Mom, she was supportive, and so encouraging, I went on to be a nurse, and one day took care of her at the St. James. She gave me a hugg then and told me that I had made the right choice, as she knew I would be a good nurse. That meant so very much to me.
I am so very glad that I stopped to see her on my last trip tp NY. It was great to visit with her and to see Nancy again. Mark so sorry to have not caught up with you along the way.
May she rest in peace,and may her Love for you and all the wonderful memeories be with you always. With Love Diane
Eleanor Bly was one of the nicest neighbors we have ever had in our entire lives. She was beautiful both inside and out, very talented and considerate. We missed her and Dick, when they moved back into Hornell. Our Sympathies extend to all of you who loved and knew her well.
Dear Family,
Blessing on you – at this time especially. Your Mom and Grandma was a wonderful person who set an example for we younger nurses. Her ever present smile, positive attitude about life, and caring for those around her will never be forgotten. We travelled together to Geneseo for summer school classes, and had many good visits. She was an upbeat person, great nurse, and a friend. I am saddened at her passing but know she is in a very special place.
The world is a better place because she was here.
We read of your Mother’s passing and wanted you to know we’re so sorry for your loss.
She was a special lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
May God draw you all close to Himself and to one another and pour out His love, peace and comfort in the days ahead.
In His Love,
Carl and Jan Leathersich
Nancy and Mark and Family:
I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. She was such a lady and I enjoyed the many hours I spent in her home with her and your Dad. She was a great teacher and a woman of such high integrity. I know that you will miss her so. I am just sorry that I never made it to the house to visit her the few times that I had been home since moving. I loved my visits with her she had such stories and life experiences to share. What a gal she was. She truly lived for her family and especially her grandchildren she loved having them come to her home and always had storied to share of her family.. thinking of all of you.