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Ellen Hillson DITIMUS

Ellen Hillson DITIMUS obituary, Brookline, MA

Ellen DITIMUS Obituary

DITIMUS, Ellen Hillson March 5,1942 - March 10, 2026 Of Malden, Massachusetts passed away, on March 10, 2026, at the age of 84.

She was the beloved sister of Robert B. Hillson of Scituate, MA; and the devoted wife of her late husband, Richie Nedd. Ellen was the cherished daughter of the late Marjorie Hillson.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Laurie; and her grandchildren, Tyler Nichole and Steven. She will also be greatly missed by her sister-in-law, Camilla Smith Hillson; her nieces, Tyler Zurek and AbbeyRose White; and her great-nieces, Natascha and Mila.

The joy of Ellen's life was her family. She was a woman full of love and kindness with a truly generous heart. She found joy in fostering children, cooking for those she loved, and expressing herself through fashion. Ellen liked to keep up with current events, loved pop culture, jazz and R&B. Her kind spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's memory may be made to The Kids Fund at Boston Medical Center.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 13 to Mar. 16, 2026.

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