In Taunton, January 10, 2012 Eleanor T. DeCosta, age 84 passed away in Marian Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Alfred DeCosta. She was born in Taunton to her late parents John & Mary (Bowen)Neville. Eleanor was a lifetime resident of Taunton, She was employed at the former Texas Instruments in Attleboro. Eleanor enjoyed taking cruises, day trips to Foxwoods and being with her family. She is survived by her children; James DeCosta of Taunton, Clark DeCosta of Somerset, Mary Ellen DeCosta of Fall River and her late son Alfred DeCosta Jr. Eleanor also leaves several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many close friends. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Friday, Jan. 13th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited attend visiting hours prior to the service from 9-10am. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.