Former New Canaan resident Eleanor H. Brinckerhoff of Norwalk, died Thursday, Oct. 14 at her home. She was 95 years old and was a former resident of Norholt Drive before moving to Ledgebrook Condominiums many years ago. A retired title searcher, Ms. Brinckerhoff was a naval lieutenant in World War II, serving with the women’s branch of the U.S. Navy, the WAVES. A native of Stamford, she was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, majoring in animal husbandry. For many years, Ms. Brinckerhoff served as property manager for the New Canaan Town Players. Handy with a hammer, saw or screwdriver, Ms. Brinckerhoff helped make many productions successful by constructing sets and scenery. She delighted in searching for all manner of items that might be useful in some upcoming play. One day, a stray cat wandered into the Powerhouse at Waveny, where the Town Players had set up shop with considerable help from Ms. Brinckerhoff. She adopted the cat and named it Makita after the hand drill she was using. Throughout her life, she read constantly. Her interests were eclectic. Ms. Brinckerhoff’s library contained books on everything from architecture to zoology, and everything in between. She read local and national newspapers, clipped articles and made notes in the margins. Ms. Brinckerhoff loved animals of all sorts and made it a point to learn about them. Over the years, horses, chickens, dogs and cats were part of her life. She contributed generously to humane causes. She also traveled extensively, sometimes on organized tours geared toward education, and sometimes with friends. Ms. Brinckerhoff is survived by a brother, Robert Brinckerhoff of Naugatuck and nieces and nephews Jane Witherwax of Stuart, Florida; Jim Brinckerhoff of Naugatuck; Scott Brinckerhoff of Haddam; Loring Brinckerhoff of Cambridge, MA. and Suzi Jolicoeur of Norwalk; as well as grand niece Sara Brinckerhoff of Henderson, NV and grand nephews Rob Witherwax of Brooklyn, NY; Douglas Brinckerhoff of Naugatuck, and Robin Brinckerhoff of San Francisco, and one great great grand niece and nephew. A reception for Ms. Brinckerhoff’s friends and family will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Powerhouse, Waveny Park, New Canaan.