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Ellen Doane Obituary
In her early years, Ellen was a Montgomery County Public School teacher. This was a job she loved, but after relocating to Johnstown, Pennsylvania she chose to give up teaching to stay home and raise her two daughters. As a mother, Ellen was an active member of her community in Johnstown teaching Sunday school, participating in all the girls' school events, and giving of her time to others.
Ellen later worked for LaPetite in Frederick, Maryland as a teacher, and then a Director. She also spent many years working for the State of Maryland as a Child Care Licensing Specialist until her retirement. Ellen was an active member in her church community until her stroke in 2016, serving as a lector and organizing Grandma's Attic for the church's country fair.
Ellen loved her husband, her girls, her boys (the girls' husbands) and especially her five grandchildren. Ellen found so much pride in being a full time loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was patient, kind, and generous and had a beautiful heart and soul. Ellen was a beloved friend and sister and will be missed dearly by many.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Doane, daughter and son-in-law Jessica and James Study, daughter and son-in-law Amy and Kyle Neubauer, grandchildren Steph and Courtney Study, Nathan, Garrett and Emma Neubauer. She is also survived by her sister Mary Jane McWilliams, brother-in-law John Jones, brother James McWilliams, and sister Janet Metz. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert McWilliams, and her nephew, Sgt. David James Smith, USMC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to St. Joseph-on-Carrollton Manor Catholic Church, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick, MD 21703.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.resthaven.us.
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Gino
January 11, 2021
I remember Ellen from Church at Saint Joseph
She was kind and always had a smile
Always there with Bob
I will miss seeing her
May she rest in peace & may our Lord & Savior bring consolation to her family
January 8, 2021
So many fond memories of my childhood are with your family.
The contagious laugh and comforting smile are memories I cherish.
Lots of love to you Bob, Jessica, and Amy.
RIP Mrs Ellen Doane
Thank you for the time you gave me.
Steph Study
January 7, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. My Grandma was the most family oriented person I’ve ever met. She found strength and took great pride in the relationships she had with each of us and the happiest times were when we all came together. Let us come together in her memory and strengthen the bonds we have as family and friends. My heart aches for all of us.
Let us not forget that,
A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved, and a life with love is a life that’s been lived.
My heart is with everyone who is grieving the loss of such a wonderful soul.
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