Ellen Marie Hall Veinot

VEINOT, Ellen Marie Hall Ellen Marie Hall Veinot departed this life on Sunday, (July 8, 2008) on Nantucket Island. Beloved daughter of the late William and Ellen Hall of Medford, MA. Devoted wife of 56 years to Richard Veinot. Ellen and Richard were long-time residents of Burlington, MA. Her happiest years were spent in Burlington raising her children amid the love and laughter of Macon Road. Ellen was a devoted mother of her two children, the Rev. Dr. William Veinot of Rocky Hill, and Jeannine Veinot-Amendola of Guilford. An adored Nana to Nathaniel, Rebeccah, Christian, and Zachary Amendola, and Christina, Carolina and JoHannah Veinot. Her elegance, grace, and keen sense of humor will be missed by all who were blessed in knowing her. A former beauty queen, Ellen was renowned for her exquisite beauty, charm, and warmth. Ellen prized the value of an education and was deeply committed to seeing that her children and grandchildren graduated from institutions of higher learning. Her greatest pride was her family and she found deepest joy when she was surrounded by loved ones. An only child, she cherished the friendship shared between her friends whom she lovingly called "The Golden Girls". As a Placement, Ellen was exceedingly beloved by those students for whom she found employment in the technology field. Ellen's influence significantly affected the lives of countless students as she guided them toward productive and profitable careers. A Burial Office and Requiem Eucharist will take place at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle (Episcopal), 331 Orchard St., Rocky Hill on Thursday, July 17th at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely requests that donations be sent to St. Andrews Church Memorial Garden, where Ellen's ashes will rest. To offer words of sympathy, please visit Ellen's online guestbook at www.Brooklawnfuneralhome.com