Eleanor Y. Donnelly, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Walton, and dedicated her life to her family and the farm she cherished. Eleanor was the devoted wife of a farmer: she married the love of her life Allan Donnelly Jan. 1, 1949, contributing tirelessly alongside him at Alenor Farms and nurturing generations of love, laughter, and care within her home.
Eleanor is survived by her children Janet (Tom) Champlin of Downsville, Laurie (Mike) Bradshaw of Logan, Utah; Thomas (Virginia) Donnelly of Walton, Patricia (Peter) Preimats of Highpoint, North Carolina, and Michelle Donnelly from Salisbury, North Carolina; grandchildren Allan, Elizabeth, Michaela, Collin, Allania, Sterling, Jennifer, Rob, Joe, Gary, Nick, Nechele, Sharri, Brock, Nathan, Christoper, Benjamin, Philip, Eric, Jessica, Thomas, John, Ian, Connor, and Julia; 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, and sister Faye Yarnes of South Dakota.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her beloved husband Allan Donnelly, her son Allan Donnelly of Salisbury, North Carolina, daughter Cassandra Donnelly of Hamden, brother Richard Yarnes of Walton, sisters Juanita Robinson of Syracuse, Dawn Gorton of Grahamsville, Gail Yarnes of Conesus Lake, Evelyn Mathews of Grahamsville, great-grandson Tyler A. Murphy, and special friend, Robert Voltzow.
Paster Larry Light will be officiating the service which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Courtney Funeral Home, at 11 a.m. A burial will be held privately at the family’s discretion.
Following the service the family welcomes family and friends to the Harby Center for a gathering.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Downsville Backpack Buddy Program, PO Box J, Downsville NY 13755.
In this time of mourning we remember Eleanor Y. Donnelly for her unwavering love, strength, and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind. Her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.
