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Ellen Davis Obituary

Of Needham, Entered Into Rest August 15, 2008, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Joseph Davis, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Susan Lurgio of Dunbarton, NH and Robert Davis & his partner Richard Petruzzelli of Boston. Mother-in-law of the late Ross Lurgio. Loving sister of Hyman, Esther, Rose and the late Phil, Lou & Revie. Loving grandmother of Jonathan, Rebecca, Sara & Adam Lurgio. Aunt of many nieces & nephews. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10 AM. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. Memorial Observance will be held at Ellen's late residence immediately following the interment on Tuesday and also on Wednesday 3-8 PM. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Boston Center for Rehabilitative & Subacute Care, 1245 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 17, 2008.

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Ruby Davis

August 24, 2008

Joe ~ Jerry and I know how devastated you are to lose your best friend and wife, dear Ellen. You've shown great strength during her illness. May you find that strength to help you have a relatively normal life, again.

Our condolences to your family,

Sincerely,

Ruby and Jerry Davis

Beverly & Arnold Gelb

August 17, 2008

To Uncle Joe and cousins Susan & Robert & all the family.
Our thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrrow,and I will always remember our conversations we had together on the phone even though we lived far away for quite awile. I will surely miss talking to Aunt Ellen.

Cassie Murphy

August 17, 2008

To Joe and his wonderful family my deepest sympathies..as her hair dresser and ALWAYS her friend I will deeply miss her..for we had a relationship that was like no other!!
MY LOVE TO YOU ELLEN...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!! CASSIE

Irving Baker

August 17, 2008

my sincere condolences to Joe..we were neighbors in Needam....Ellen was a beautiful lady

Roz and Larry Press

August 17, 2008

Our love and thoughts are with you in your hours of grief, and we are sure that the great memories of our Aunt Ellen will help to ease the pain.

Randi Sawyer

August 17, 2008

Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Uncle Joe, Susan, Robert, and grandchildren. I'm so glad that the two of you were able to make Meghan's wedding. I have many fond memories of laughing and discussing issues with her. She was a joy and a delight. Nantasket forever!

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