Avery - Eleanor Mae (nee Burns) - Of Langford, NY, and Machias, NY, March 15, 2020, at the age of 92, after a sudden decline in health. Predeceased by her husband, Norman Avery. Survived by children: Jean Avery and Alan Avery of Langford, NY; Alice Ayers of North Collins, NY; and Jan Fisher of Machias, NY. Also survived by grandchildren: Keith, Matt, Jessi, Ryan, Sean, Aron, and Brittany and step grandchildren: Dan, Natalie, and James. Additionally survived by several great¬grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Predeceased by all three of her siblings and their spouses: Lawrence (Ramona) Burns, Lillian (Ray) Wittmeyer, and Milton (Mildred) Burns. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4PM & 7-9PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (RT62) North Collins, NY; where funeral services will take place Thursday at 9:30AM. Eleanor spent her formative years on a family farm near Morton's Corners, NY, and was a 1944 graduate of Springville Griffith Institute. In 1949 Eleanor married Norman Avery of Langford, NY, where she resided for the next 70 years. Eleanor spent her final months at her daughter's home in Machias, NY. For many years, Eleanor helped her husband raise chickens and rabbits. They also maintained a large vegetable garden. Eleanor was interested in square dancing, playing cards, traveling, reading, quilting, growing flowers, going to restaurants, and watching TV game shows. She leaves behind a legacy of being an accomplished cook and is especially known for baking delicious pies and cakes. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to CHOICES, a pro-life pregnancy resource center, which Eleanor supported. Online donations can be submitted by going to choicesinfo.com or send check to C.H.O.I.C.E.S., P.O. Box 385, Yorkshire, NY 14173. Condolences may be made at www.wentlandfuneralhome.com.