Ellen A. Chao

CHAO, Ellen A. 57, of Andover passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at her home. Ellen was born in Taiwan the daughter of the late Huan Wen and Chi Yen (Tso) Tien. During her life, she served as the President of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in 2000, the past Director of the New England Chinese Youth Camp in Weston, MA and was dedicated to her volunteer work towards the promotion of Chinese culture, Chinese children's education where she sponsored the Chinese Language School in Lexington and to the First Night Activities in Boston. Ellen also worked as a Software Engineer for 30 years at Bell Labs, Lucent and Lucent-Alcatel. Ellen is survived by her husband Jack Y.T. Chao of Andover, a daughter Glenda E. Chao of Andover, brothers Brian Tien and Conan Tien, a sister Mei Ping T. Kung and several nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation period will be on Sunday from 1 to 3 PM at the Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence Street, ANDOVER, MA 01810. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com