Obituary of Eleanor L. Grems

Oneida-Eleanor L. Grems, age 83, of Seneca Street passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family after a brief illness. She was born on March 18, 1941 in Oneida, New York a daughter of the late George and Ethel (Clark) Perkins and attended Oneida Schools. On July 25, 1959 Eleanor and Gary R. Grems were united in marriage in Hamilton, New York and have shared this loving union of over sixty-five years together. Prior to her retirement of thirty-five years Eleanor was employed with the Oneida Hospital in the dietary department. In their younger years the couple enjoyed camping in their tow behind trailer to attend out of town country music concerts and later parked the camper at Stoney Knolls Camp site in Camden where they enjoyed camping with their family and friends. Eleanor was a past member and secretary-treasurer of the Lady Owls of Oneida who enjoyed outings at bingo and doing zig saw puzzles. Surviving is her loving husband, Gary R. Grems, two sons and their daughters-in-law, Bob and Debbie Grems; and Doug and Alexandra Grems; five grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren. Eleanor also leaves one sister, Joan "Cookie" Edick, two brother, George Perkins and Mark Perkins and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Gary Perkins and Lyle "Andy" Perkins and granddaughter Megan E. Roberts. In keeping with Eleanor's wishes there will be a Celebration of Life to be held February 1, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Oneida American Legion, 398 N. Main Street, Oneida, NY, 13421. Arrangements are with the Malecki Funeral Home of Sherill. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com