Ellen Suzanne Willey

WILLEY, ELLEN SUZANNE Ellen Suzanne Willey (nee Klingbeil), age 57, of Old Saybrook, passed away Sunday, (May 27, 2012) at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital. Beloved wife of Donald Willey, beloved daughter of the late Archie and Evelyn Klingbeil; and beloved daughter of the late Walter Gehweiler, began her life on November 20th, 1954. Along with her husband she is survived by her children Christopher, and Aleksandra; sister Lisa, and brother Mark; brother and sisters in law Anne, Jim, and Lynn; nieces and nephews Kiersten, Olivia, Emily, and Quint. Ellen is also survived by the pets she adored ever so much, Montague and Isola; who with their kind, and loving personalities became as much a part of the family as any person ever could. One of Ellen's biggest joys in life was Antiquing. Her business, Northern Manners Antiques, which stemmed from her long time hobby of collecting, became one of her favorite projects in her life. This, in addition to decorating her homes with such pieces; truly helped make her life a work of art. The beautiful pieces will forever be evidence of the life she lived, and the mark it will leave on all that knew her. Ellen lived her life with passion. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. Her memory will live forever in our hearts. God could not have given us a better gift. A private memorial will be arranged, and notices will be sent once specific details are known.