B. Eleanor Andersen

B. Eleanor Andersen, 98, of Cromwell, widow of Stanley B. Andersen, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell. She was the daughter of the late Martin Green of Sandefjord and Johanna (Ellertsen) Green of Lista, Norway. Eleanor grew up in the Norwegian-American community in Brooklyn, NY, where she developed strong ties to church and extended family. She and her husband later relocated to Whiting, NJ before moving to the Covenant Village of Cromwell 27 years ago. She was formerly employed at Travelers Insurance Co. where she supervised the auto claims department in NYC. Surviving are two children, Robert G. Andersen and his wife Lois of Concord, MA and Janet From and her husband Wesley of Wheaton, IL; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Martin Green and a sister, Anna Andersen. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Covenant Village of Cromwell. The burial will take place on Monday at Ocean View Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Eleanor's unwavering faith and generous spirit have been an inspiration to all who knew her.