Eleanore Louise DiIulis, 92, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020. Born in Massachusetts in 1928, Eleanore was a resident of Poquoson for 17 years. She worked as a secretary for Phillips Manufacturing, MA for 30 years and spent the last 27 years in retirement. Eleanore was a member of Poquoson Baptist Church and loved spending time cooking, reading, crocheting, cross stitching, painting, and sewing.
Preceding her in rest are her parents, Chester Sexton King and Hortence Jean Rowe King, sister, Priscilla J. White (Raymond), husband, Anthony DiIulis, former husband, Robert L. Nelligan Sr., and former husband, Francis J. Maguire.
Left to cherish her memory are brother, Robert S. King (Pat) of Alexandria, Virginia, her children, Linda F. Johnson (Arthur) of Poquoson, Virginia, Marjorie R. Porter (Kenneth) of Hideaway, Texas, Nancy J. Richardson (Herb) of Palm Coast, Florida, David P. Maguire (Mary Ann) of Brewster, Massachusetts, Richard J. Nelligan (Louise) of Raynham, Massachusetts, Robert L. Nelligan, Jr. (Valerie) of Lake Worth, Florida; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, VA on October 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4: p.m. until the time of the memorial service. Anyone can visit at their convenience.
A memorial service will be held at Poquoson Baptist Church in Poquoson at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. A private burial in Massachusetts will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Poquoson Baptist Church Benevolence Fund at poquosonbaptist.org or The Hospice House at williamsburghospice.org.
In compliance with the Governor’s orders, all attendees are required to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. Arrangements and heartfelt guidance by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences to Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.
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