AUBURN — Eleanor A. Pulkkinen, 89, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, July 18.

She was born Eleanor A. Fortier in Otisfield, Nov. 10 1923, the daughter of Fred and Velma (Edwards) Fortier.

On Jan. 15, 1943, she married Sulo Pulkkinen, and they made a home together for 69 years until his death on June 12, 2012.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in South Paris.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Pulkkinen; son-in-law, Leland Faulkner; granddaughter, Nika Faulkner; two brothers, Fred Fortier ll and Lindley Fortier; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Catherine Spencer; brother, Lawrence Fortier; and her parents.

Ellie was a devoted daughter, a caring sister, a great friend, a loyal wife, a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother; she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.