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Ellyn LaPointe Obituary
Middletown -
Ellyn LaPointe, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home Wednesday, July 3, 2019 after a long illness. Ellyn was 11 days shy of her 80th birthday.
Born in New York City, Ellyn was the daughter of Alice and John Durkin. She graduated from Dominican Commercial High School and held various jobs throughout her life. She retired from W.L. Gore & Associates in the early 90s. In her retirement, Ellyn enjoyed traveling with her husband, spending winter months in Florida and being with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don, and her children; Jeanne (Darryl) Remedio, Donna (Jim) Irons, Dina (Dan) Okoniewski, Suzanne (Dave) Coyne, and James (Mara) LaPointe; and her grandchildren, Marisa, Darryl, Zachary, Emma, and Jake. She is predeceased by her parents, her in-laws - Joseph and Ceil LaPointe - aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday Evening, July 10th from 6-8 pm at the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 11th at 11:30 am at St. Joseph's Parish, 371 E. Main Street, Middletown. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ellyn's name to Mt. Aviat Academy Endowment Foundation 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD 21916 or St. Joseph's Church,371 East Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709.
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July 15, 2019
Dear Jim and Mara,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. No matter our age, a Mother's passing is one of the paramount losses.
May she rest in God's loving arms.
Warmly with best regards,
Vanderlyn Downing-Webster
Linda Windsor
July 10, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Ellyn's passing. I worked with her at Gore a number of years ago. My sincere condolences to her family as I know you will miss her greatly. That's a great picture of her.
Crystal Taylor
July 10, 2019
My family has yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Hodge
July 10, 2019
Dear Don, Jeanne, Donna, Dina, Suzanne, James and families, Ellyn was a kind, loving and courageous person. Even though we didn't see or speak with each other often, she was in my thoughts a lot.
Although I am unable to attend the mass for Ellyn, I will be with all of you in spirit.
The picture of her is beautiful
Erin McCullin
July 10, 2019
Dear Dina and Family,
Im truly sorry to hear about Miss Ellyns passing! I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but if she is half as great as her incredible daughter, Dina, then shes the best in my eyes! Sending big hugs and love to your family!!!
Judith Denny-Lybbert
July 9, 2019
Dear Jeanne, Mr. LaPointe, Donna, Dina, Suzanne and Jim -
Mrs. LaPointe was such a beautiful soul and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I spent so much time at your house during middle school years that I can picture her exactly how she was 40 years ago. She was my confirmation sponsor! I particularly remember she hung a celebratory flag on her last day of being a bus driver . I was always awed by her cheekbones and posture. So many memories. Much love to all of you.
Angela Smolka
July 7, 2019
I remember the annual family vacations at the Delaware beaches with Don and Ellyn where I was lucky enough to visit with them a few times. I was in awe of the relationship between the two of them. So many children and grandchildren, whom they were so happy with, and the love they shared with all of them. I will always remember Ellyn she was graceful and beautiful and a great example as as matriarch .
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