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Ellen Dexter Obituary

DEXTER Ellen M. in Brockton formerly of Dorchester, July 10, 2011. Beloved wife of Kenneth R. Dexter. Dear mother of Barbara Kerwin and her husband Michael of Plymouth, Virginia Arnold and her husband James of Weymouth, Kenneth and his fiance Maryann Magrath of Dorchester, Michelle MacKinnon and her fiance Edward Clark of Weymouth, Debbie Logue and her husband Arthur of Dorchester and Elena Hammond and her husband James of Brockton. Survived by thirteen loving grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Special cousin and friend of Walter Swazdowich. Visiting hours at the Keaney Funeral Home, 1632 Dorchester Avenue, DORCHESTER on Tuesday July 12, 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. interment at Saint Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Ellen’s name may be made to Hospice Services of MASS, 577 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571.

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Published by Boston Herald on Jul. 12, 2011.

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elena hammond

July 29, 2011

missing every day mom its hard but i know ur over my shoulder watching me ! the kids miss u every minute and we r all lost but it will take time and will find ourselfs again cuz u made us strong!love u!

James Arnold

July 29, 2011

The world is not the same without you Miss and love you so

James Arnold

July 29, 2011

Still missing you mom , Everyone has the lost look on their face's Elena is taking it hard but she knows you want her to stay strong.Love you and miss you so

Joanne Watson

July 28, 2011

Hi Ken, I hope that you and your family are doing ok. Love them everyday like it was their last day on this Earth.

July 14, 2011

KENNY, SO SORRY TO LEARN OF ELLIE'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS...CONDOLENCES, TOM & BARBARA BENNETT

James Arnold

July 14, 2011

Still missing you mom, its hard and we are tring to stay strong. waking thoughts of you and thoughts of you before i sleep, Dollar bills will not be the same and vegas now looks like twin rivers casino. miss and love very much

debbie logue

July 13, 2011

well mom we layed you to rest yesterday and it was the hardest thing we had to do ever ,u laughed about the things you did, we cryed for saddness, we cryed because our mom is gone and that we can not replace we have great memories of you all of us kids will miss you but we know you are in heaven looking down , the grandkids miss you like crazy .dad misses you so much . we all will keep our promise and get a long and be nice to each other all the kids and neices and nephews and grandkids. we love you mom

Elena Hammond

July 13, 2011

Mom I miss more then anyone knows we were closer then anyone we know what the other was thinking or about to say . Who will catch me when I fall ???? But I know I am strong cuz u made me strong and in time the pain will dull but never go away . Rest my B b f and angel and mommy !

Michael Andrade

July 12, 2011

She Was the Nicest person i ever meet Cheerful,gifted and loved by many We will miss you Much Rest at peace Ellen many best wishes & Prayers to the dexter Family

victor maldonado

July 12, 2011

My love and best wishes to the Dexter Family. I'll miss you Nana

Brenda Gibbons

July 12, 2011

Tara,
So sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers for you and your family.
Brenda

tracy hammond

July 12, 2011

she was the best person to be around always happy and was always helping everyone around her. she will definately be deeply missed by everyones heart she has ever touched... you always treated me like family and much more and i will miss you alot, Rest In Peace Ellie welove you :)

kenneth dexter

July 12, 2011

to my sister and my dad we will miss mom so much but she would want us to stay strong and to keep her in are heart and minds love and miss u mom

Maryann Magrath

July 12, 2011

hi ellie just want you to know how i enjoyed the short time we had together the talks at the table the stories of kenny growing up and the closeness of your family has giving me and thank you for telling me you considered me a daughter and you loved me. we will be strong for you may you enjoy your wings and fly

Wendy & Michael Panto

July 12, 2011

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful women and will be sadly missed by all.

Hollie Whittemore

July 12, 2011

Tara my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Sending you hugs.

Kathleen Reed

July 12, 2011

Dear Mrs. Dexter (nana)

I have known you for half my life and I can't believe you are gone. I had always said that you would out live everyone. I hate that I was wrong. I am sorry I can't be there today to say goodbye to you, but I am there in heart and spirit. You was well loved and you will never be forgotten. Give them hell up there.

Barbara Lucchese Dickie

July 12, 2011

So sorry to hear of Ellie's passing. Your memories of her will never die. My thoughts and prayers for all who know and love Ellie.

Debbie Logue

July 12, 2011

Mom you will be missed dealy you will be in our hearts for ever their will not be aday that goes by that we dont think of you. today will be the hardest day for all of your children and friends to say their last goodbye but it isnt good bye we will see you soon and we know you are watching from above.we love you very much. love your daughter Debbie

debbie mitchell

July 12, 2011

You all are in my Prayers! She was a wonderful Lady! She took care of Everyone! She was also like a second Mom to me years ago! I thank you Sweet Ellie, you will be missed! I love You!

virginia arnold

July 12, 2011

i will miss many things about my mom,she was kind and sometimes hard,she was wise and funny,we used to take trips to vegas and just hang out,we would laugh and talk,we would have drinks and cook,and go shopping,but most of all i will miss her not being here when i need some motherly adivce,but she will always be in my heart

keith lenane

July 12, 2011

we are so sorry for your loss...and at this sad time we send our depest sympathy keith and sharon lenane......

James Arnold

July 12, 2011

Ma i miss you so much, And i will keep my promise.this house and my heart feel so empty with out you i will alway have you in my heart and my thoughts God watch over her and save a place for me, Love you Mom

Julie Lesperance

July 12, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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