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ELLEN (ABRAHAM) CHAVE - WILLISTON - Ellen (Abraham) Chave, 61, passed away on Easter Sunday, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Winchester, Mass., to Eleanore L. of Shelburne, and the late William H. Abraham, Ellen was raised in Mexico City, Amherst, N.Y., and East Charlotte. A graduate of CVU High School, class of 1970, and Johnson State College, Ellen worked for more than thirty years as a merchandiser for JCPenney in Burlington, Bennington, St. Johnsbury, Auburn, N.Y., and Pittsfield, Mass. She leaves her devoted husband, Dan Chave of Williston and their dog Gus; and her brother and five sisters, Robert Abraham and his partner, Karen Lee, of Honolulu, Hawaii, Nancy Hall and her husband, Ray Starr, of Medfield, Mass., Jane Abraham of South Burlington, Sally Hertz and her husband, Michael, of Norwell, Mass., Maryann Abraham of Essex Junction, and Patricia Abraham of Shelburne. She also leaves five nieces and nephews, Jeffrey and Meredith Hall, Jeremy and Alex Hertz, and Kasey Jimenez. Friends are invited to celebrate Ellen's life on Friday, April 5, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Interment will be private. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com. Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Red Sox Jimmy Fund.
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Apologies to the Abraham-Chave family regarding my graduation photo appearing next to Ellen's. I mistakenly expected a scaled-down one to appear next to the guest book comment. Have seen it this way in other guest books-will be certain to check policies carefully next time.
Carole Anne ClelandMuskogee
April 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to Jane, Patty, Dan and the rest of the family. I knew Ellen through racing and boy did we have fun together. I can only smile when I think of all of the laughs we shared. She was a wonderful person.
De De Durrell Noyes
April 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellen's family...The McGowan and Hertz Families
Carole McGowan
April 7, 2013
I went to CVU with Ellen and would run into her at the medical center infusion rooms as we would sometimes receive treatment at the same time. She always had a smile no matter where we met and will be missed. My condolences to her family
Doug DeVoid
April 7, 2013
Grieving is so painful, but special memories help us through. I will always remember the laughs we shared. My heartfelt wishes for her husband and 'Gus', as well as all of her family and friends.
louise hill
April 4, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Ellen's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Ellen when we attended school at CVU. I remember her to have such a humor about her and always smiling. She is gone from our sight, but always in our hearts! RIP Ellen, you will be dearly missed by many. Starr (Nelson) Batterson
Starr Batterson
April 4, 2013
I'm sadden by the news of Ellen's passing. I enjoyed her friendship going to the races. Sorry.
Diane (Breezy) Turner
April 4, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to the family. I worked with Ellen at JCP, we had some good laughts.
Colleen Lane
April 4, 2013
living so far away I lost touch with most of my high school classmates. Ellen was one of the few I was fortunate enough to reconnect with. I know the struggles one goes through seeking with cancer first hand. I was saddened to learn of her passing as we had communicated recently and thought she was doing well. To this'd of us who remain we mourn for our loss, but for Ellen we should rejoice... She is safe and comforted in the presence of the Lord.
Johnnie Mock
April 4, 2013
Sally, Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Mark & Helen Vess
April 3, 2013
Jane & family, So sad to hear of Ellen's passing. We shared a lot of wonderful times together back in the racing days and feel blessed to call her our friend. Ellen you will always live in our hearts.
Joey & Donna Kourafas
April 3, 2013
Sally and family, I was very sorry to hear of Ellen's death. I remember her as one of such a busy household all those years ago. My thoughts are with you,
Jill Whitney Browne
Jill Whitney Browne
April 3, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family Dan. Please know we are all thinking of you.
Deb Ose
April 3, 2013
My thoughts are with the family. So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. She will truely be missed by many as we all have some great memories of her an the great times we all had together. Rest in peace Ellen....
Patti Quilty
April 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends. She was a wonderful person.
Mike Barry
April 3, 2013
Dear Jane ,
I am so very sorry to read of Ellen's passing. As one with no sisters, I envied your relationship. What a loss. Condolences to your mother and other siblings .
A blast from your past.
Linell K. Pierce
April 3, 2013
Thoughts of sympathy are with you today.
Numbers 6:24-26
April 3, 2013
Saddened to hear of Ellen's passing. She had such optimism and courage. Am really glad that face book had brought us back in contact with one another since our high school days. My condolences to the family.
Carole Anne Cleland
April 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Ellen's family and friends.
Debi Kiley Cann
April 2, 2013
I am saddened to learn of Ellen's passing. I wish the Abraham and Chave families comfort and peace.
Jamie Leopold
April 2, 2013
Dan and family so sorry to hear the news. Rest in peace Ellen, you will be missed.
Todd Smith
April 2, 2013
Sally
Our hearts are heavy for you, Michael, Jeremy & Alex with the loss of your beautiful sister, sister-in-law and aunt. We will keep all of your loving family in our hearts and in our prayers as you grieve this difficult loss.
JoAnn & Dave
April 2, 2013
So sorry. Mom Chave.
Louise Chave
April 2, 2013
Dear Sally, Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Much love, Tricia and Stephen
Patricia Laffin
April 2, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Ellen's family.
She is a great woman and will be missed by many.
Angela Hebert
April 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Linda Alderman
April 2, 2013
I worked with Ellen at JC Penney and we became fast friends. I always thought the world of her and she was so much fun to work with. We will miss you Ellen....my thoughts are with your family and your dog Gus....I know how much you loved him! Rest in peace Ellen.
Sharon Schmidt
April 2, 2013
My condolences to all of Ellens family,
I was good friends with Ellen at CVU.I know she gave her all to every thing she did. I have many funny stories and good memories to ease my pain of her loss and may the good memories help you also. RIP wonderful lady.
Linda Porter Mcsweeney
April 2, 2013
She was a very special person and touched many people with her smile and laughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Kevin Lepage
April 2, 2013
to the chave and abraham my thougts with you at this time going to miss this great lady
karen charland
April 2, 2013
May God bless you my beautiful friend as He blessed me with you..
Amy Redman
April 2, 2013
To Ellen's family & friends... I am so sorry to hear of her passing...
Paula Aube-Barry
April 2, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Pat Jarvia
April 2, 2013
To the Abraham and Chave families our deepest condolances.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers, she was a strong, whitty, and caring lady,I feel blessed to have known her.
Kim Kilpeck
April 2, 2013
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