Eleanor Ives Roof, age 96 of Port Charlotte, Florida, and formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. Roof, and the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Garrison Ives. Mrs. Roof was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 1938, Boston University and University of Bridgeport where she received her six year degree. She was a longtime Remedial Reading Specialist in the Westport School System and thoroughly enjoyed every day she spent in class with "her kids." Survivors include her loving children; sons, Richard Roof and his wife Marylou, of Trumbull; and Ronald Roof and his wife, Lorraine of Fairfield; daughter, Patricia Roof of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren, Andrea Caggiano and her husband, Jay, of Simsbury; Brian Roof and his wife, Tanya, of North Branford; Shawn Roof and his wife, Erin, of Bridgeport; Jeffrey Roof of Fairfield, and Michael Roof and his wife, Grishan, of Los Angeles. She was known as GG (Great Grandma) to her five loving great grandchildren; Alexander Roof, Evan Roof, Erika Roof, Regina Caggiano, and A.J. Caggiano. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her two sisters, Hazel Hutchinson, Mildred "Petie" Willett, and her brother, Raymond Ives. She will be sadly missed for her family stories, which never failed to get a laugh, her generosity, her wisdom and her positive view of life. Friends are invited to attend graveside services on Saturday April 9, 2016 at 1:00p.m. in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in her memory to Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF) P.O. Box 9268, New Haven, CT 06533. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com