Eleanor May Speck passed away on Oct. 31, 2006 at Fairhaven Adult Family Home, Oak Harbor at the age of 82. She had been a resident of Fairhaven for the past two years. She was born June 17, 1924 in Elizabeth, N.J., to Harry and Ruth (Lee) Cope.

Eleanor spent most of her early life in Maplewood, N.J. Following high school she worked for the utility company. She met Edward Speck and on May 10, 1947 they were married in Maplewood.

The United Counties Trust Company in Berkeley Heights, N.J., hired Eleanor. She spent the next 40 years in banking, retiring as a vice president. She was president and long-time member of the Business and Professional Women’s organization of Berkeley Heights. She was a lifetime member of the Union Village United Methodist Church of Berkeley Heights. Eleanor and Edward moved to Oak Harbor in 2001 to be closer to their son, Greg. She and Edward became members of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor when they moved to the island. She enjoyed gardening, reading, shopping and travel.

Eleanor is survived by one son Greg Speck and his wife Donny and by numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband Edward preceded her in death in 2001.

Graveside funeral services were held at Maple Leaf Cemetery on Nov. 2 with Pastor David Lura of the First United Methodist Church officiating. A reception for family and friends followed at Fairhaven Adult Family Home. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.