BRADENTON, FL – Eleanor Isaac Panitz passed away on July 19, 2025, after a short illness. Eleanor was born in Millinocket, the daughter of Virginia (Cyr) and John Isaac, on January 11, 1955. Eleanor grew up in Norcross, Maine, and moved to Millinocket, Maine, with her family in her teens. She graduated from Stearns High School, class of 1973.
Eleanor was predeceased by her mother, Virginia C. Metcalf; and her sister, JoAnne Isaac Pies. She is survived by her father, John Isaac of Listuguj, Quebec; sisters, Julie Ayotte and Pamela Isaac; two nieces, Nicole Rosebush and Jamie Jacobs; and nephew, Joseph Streams. In addition, she leaves behind two great-nieces, Alyssa Rosebush and Heleina Streams; and two great-nephews, Joshua Rosebush and Alex Jacobs. Also left behind are two very good friends, Joanne and Phil Reeves, and her two cats, Casey and Neo, whom she loved dearly.
Ellie’s passion was reading, which led to a life of learning. We often teased that she would read the dictionary if nothing else was available. Ellie became a lifelong student, attending different colleges throughout her life and earning herself several degrees.
Private burial services will be held at a later date.
Eleanor was predeceased by her mother, Virginia C. Metcalf; and her sister, JoAnne Isaac Pies. She is survived by her father, John Isaac of Listuguj, Quebec; sisters, Julie Ayotte and Pamela Isaac; two nieces, Nicole Rosebush and Jamie Jacobs; and nephew, Joseph Streams. In addition, she leaves behind two great-nieces, Alyssa Rosebush and Heleina Streams; and two great-nephews, Joshua Rosebush and Alex Jacobs. Also left behind are two very good friends, Joanne and Phil Reeves, and her two cats, Casey and Neo, whom she loved dearly.
Ellie’s passion was reading, which led to a life of learning. We often teased that she would read the dictionary if nothing else was available. Ellie became a lifelong student, attending different colleges throughout her life and earning herself several degrees.
Private burial services will be held at a later date.
