Eleanor "Penny" Forester's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Eleanor "Penny" Forester

March 23, 1943 - October 12, 2025 (82 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Eleanor "Penny" Forester's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

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Eleanor "Penny" Forester

March 23, 1943 - October 12, 2025 (82 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

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Eleanor Forester Obituary

The passing of Eleanor Forester of Wilmington, Delaware leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 12, 2025 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Grimes and Eleanor Grimes (McGrath). She is survived by: her husband James J. Forester; her children, Jeanmarie Desmond (Tim), Joan Forester (Dennis), Judi Golt (Steve), Julie Taddeo (Paul), Jill Frey (Todd), Jamie Weisenborn (Jason), Janet Chavous (Haven), Jackie Meer (Dave), Jim Forester (Amy), Jennifer Dunfee (Derrick) and Joelle Ryan (Sean); and her siblings, Joanne Brownlowe (Don), Francis Grimes (Barbara), Kevin Grimes (Linda) and James Grimes (Ellen). She is also survived by her 21 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Penny's memory can be made to Padua Academy, 905 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



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Oct 16

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St. John the Beloved Church
907 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Oct 16

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John the Beloved Church
907 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Oct 16

Entombment

All Saints Cemetery
6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808

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