Eleanor R. Lepler

Eleanor R. Lepler, 88, of Brookline, MA and Boynton Beach, FL, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Brookline, MA on January 16, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Newton to Leah and Samuel Seliber, she graduated Newton North High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University with Phi Beta Kappa distinction.

Her first priority was always her family and friends. Throughout her life she enjoyed reading, playing mah jong and bridge, and was an avid tennis player.

Eleanor is survived by her husband of 67 years Gerald Lepler, and children Steven and his wife Ramie, Susan and her husband Michael, and James; grandchildren Evan and his wife Caleigh, Lexi and her husband RJ, Nathan, David, Tess, and Cole; and great-granddaughters Bennett, Dara, and Caden. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn and brother Donald.

A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 1:45 pm. The family also welcomes visitors at 45 Beverly Road in Brookline, with masks required, on Wednesday following the graveside service and from 7:00-9:00pm on Wednesday, and on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts or to the charity of your choice.