Bristol - Eleanor M. " Nana Ellie" ( Turner) Gaines, 96, of Bristol , died Thursday , September 27, 2018 at Crestwood Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of the late Richard W. Gaines.

Eleanor was born in Waltham Ma., a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva M. ( Stuart) Turner.

Mrs. Gaines was a Secretary for the Bulova Watch Company , in Waltham , for many years.

Nana Ellie has lived in Bristol for over 40 years, coming from Barrington.

She enjoyed gardening, boating and vacations with her family and also spending time with her grandsons and great grandchildren.

She was an avid BRUINS fan.

Mrs, Gaines was the mother of Valerie Pelletier of Bristol, and the sister of Joseph Turner of Billerica MA.

Nana Ellie was the grandmother of Christopher Pelletier, Jarod Pelletier and his wife Gail.

She was also the great grandmother of Alex and Kate, Hannah, Emma, Ryan, Cade, Tyler George.

She was the great great grandmother of Isaiah.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Robert Turner, Caroline Davock, and Edna Taranto.

Her funeral service will be held Tuesday , October 2, 2018 at 10:00 am in SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES, 8 Schoolhouse Road , Warren . Burial in North Burial Ground.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Monday from 4-6 pm.

www.wjsmithfh.com