Eleanore M. Wood Whelan of Levittown died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 95.

She was the beloved wife of the late James H. Whelan.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Mary Haehnle Wood and mother of the late Rosemary Conn and Michael T. Whelan.

Mrs. Whelan proudly worked for Amtrak as a reservationist for many years until her retirement at age 72. After her retirement, she volunteered her time to Lower Bucks Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. She was an active member of the Bensalem Senior Center where she enjoyed the company of friends and the competition of Bingo. She will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

Eleanore is survived by her 2 loving sons; Arthur W. Simon Jr. and his wife Diane of Southampton and Jimmie A. Whelan and his wife Patricia of Levittown. She is also survived by her sister, Rosemary McGuigan, 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Eleanore’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday, August 22 from 10:00AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020