Eleanor Margaret (Therkelsen) Sofield, 91 of Iselin died on January 16, 2011 at home. She was born in Perth Amboy on December 19, 1919 and raised in Edison. She attended Perth Amboy High School and graduated from Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA in 1937. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy General Hospital School of Nursing in 1940. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy.

She is predeceased by her son, William J. Sofield, Jr. (1969); two brothers, Victor and Howard Therkelsen. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William J. Sofield; a granddaughter, Denise Ryder and her husband Morrie of MA; four great grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey, Moe and Kayla; a niece, Judy Pender and husband Norman of Edison.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy. Cremation will be private. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 7-9 PM at Flynn and Son / Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 65 James Street, Edison 08820 or to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 183 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. For directions, to order flowers or to send a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.flynnfuneral.com.