Eleanor Duke Fearns
October 30, 1924 ~ December 18, 2020
Eleanor Duke Fearns, born October 30, 1924, died December 18, 2020.
Eleanor was born in Leonardtown, Maryland and was preceded in death by her husband Frank W. Fearns Sr., her son Richard S. Fearns, her parents Lillian Drury Duke and Roland B. Duke. Her siblings Roland B. Duke Jr., Benedict Duke, Margaret Mary Duke Frazier, Walter Francis Duke, Betty Wise Mattingly Duke, George Councill Duke, and James Saunders Duke.
She is survived by her sister Mary Angela Duke Hicks, S.C.N., KY. Her children Frank (Susan) Fearns Jr., Linda Manekas, Sandra (Jay) Battle, Joseph (Cherrie) Fearns, and Mary Fearns.
Her grandchildren Kevin Fearns and Sarah Fearns of Baltimore, Maryland, Jennifer Schuler, Pittsburg, PA, Kay Manekas Cassidy of Astoria, New York, Demetrios Manekas of Howell, New Jersey, Jodi Campo of Hollywood, Maryland, and Valerie Hartman of Mt. Airy, Maryland, and her Great Grandchildren Drew, Brynn, and Alexandra Fearns of Baltimore, Maryland, Paulina Rae and Michael Manekas of New Jersey, Ava and Sabrina Campo of Hollywood, Maryland, and Nathan and Lucas Hartman of Mt. Airy, Maryland.
Eleanor was a teacher at Father Andrew White and St. John’s School for many years.
She very much enjoyed music, playing piano and clarinet, painting and her travels to the West Coast, Blue Ridge Mountains, New York, and Ireland. Eleanor white water rafted at 70, and flew an airplane for the first time at 86. She loved her family and her hometown deeply. She will be most remembered for her wit, humor and creative/artistic abilities.
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Dear Linda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria & Don
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs Fearns passing.
I am so sorry to hear of Eleanor Ann’s passing. Our mothers were sisters (hers, the oldest and mine, the youngest) In the fall of 2019, I visited her and we had quite a long chat with her filling me in on some family history and also, the history of Leonardtown. My condolences to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed to all of the family and friends Rip Mrs. Fearns.
Our sincerest condolences to the family.
Our thoughts are with you. So sad at Christmas.
i cherish the times your mom and i shared talking about local history,sharing old pictures,and dyeing easter eggs.one of the highlites for me was taking her to a historical society dinner where the theme was steamboats and her telling of trying to get a job on the james adams floating theater to be another shirley temple. well, they already had a young lass and that..”popped her stardom bubble”. but her star shined brighter right here in leonardtown.
Gosh. Mrs Fearns was a lovely person who always had a smile whenever I would see her…..especially on Lawrence Avenue. I considered her a great fixture in town. I know how much you all loved her and will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My Sincere Condelences to the Fearns & Duke Family ‘s. Frank, Tana, Mary, My Thoughts & Prayers are with You, God Bless You ALL
To All in the Frazier ,Duke & Ferns family
My prayers & Sympathy to you for your loss and this sad time in your life. My the Lord give Peace & comfort and Hold each of you in the Palm of his hand .May she rest in Peace God Bless All
My condolences and prayers to Mrs. Fearns family at the loss of a beautiful Mother.
Everyone in the family knows God will Bless Mrs. Fearns. I enjoyed seeing her, always with a smile and good words to go with it. We would speak about our families (catching up) and she always said such nice things about Mom. We’ll keep y’all in our prayers
Buzz, Linda, Tana, Joe and Mary – I’m so sorry to hear about Eleanor Ann. She was always such a sweet person and kind to everyone. My Mom, her Aunt Miriam, loved all those ‘Duke’ kids. She raised a wonderful family and I know you all have some great memories!! Thinking of you all and also Angela – Love, Tism
My condolences to all of the Fearns family. Your mom was a wonderful woman and I have so many fond memories of her. She was always such a treasure to talk to and she will be missed by many. Love to all of you!
Dear Buzz, Linda, Tana, Joe and Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom.
She was always so kind and friendly. I have so many great memories of growing up on Lawrence Avenue and all the many years of running in and out of your house.
Your Mom always made me feel like she was happy to see me. I love to think back on all of our fun activities as kids. We were all blessed growing up in our little town! One of my favorite memories was my small part in the play “Sleeping Beauty” in your back yard!! I have a vivid memory of your Mom watching us with a big smile on her face.
She will live forever in my heart!
God bless you all.
Jay and Tana
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy Buzzy, Linda, Tana and Mary. Your Mom was nothing less than amazing. I can see her walking towards her family members, especially the late Walter Francis Duke in Heaven. She will be missed.