Ellen Mary Bushey

ALTONA — Ellen Mary Bushey, 88, of the Irona Road, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clinton Mills on Oct. 23, 1918, daughter of Murry and Julia (Gonyea) Peryer.

Ellen was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the center of the family. Ellen enjoyed playing cards every Sunday with her children and grandchildren after the family dinner. She was an avid reader and Mets fan. She was known as "Nanny" and will be missed by many.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Edward Joseph Bushey Sr. of Altona. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in June. She is also survived by five children: Barbara Williams of Altona, Brenda Rabideau and her husband Milton, of Altona, Donna Dragoon and her husband, Larry, of West Chazy, Edward Bushey Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Altona, Richard Bushey of Altona; 11 grandchildren: Mary Williams, Amy Stevenson and her husband, Rich, Debbie LaPier and her companion, Ray Gaudreau, David Rabideau and his wife, Sue, Kelly Gilman and her companion, Lance Forkey, Aaron Dragoon and his wife, Michelle, Tara Dragoon and her fiance, Mitchell Estes, Jason Bushey and his wife, Nicole, Kristie Gregory and her husband, Jessie, Heather Magoon and her husband, Allen, and Bradley Bushey. There are six great-grandchildren: Barry LaPier, Troy Rabideau, Brittany Williams, Ethan Stevenson, Calvin Magoon and McKenna Bushey; and several nieces and nephews.

Ellen was predeceased by her brothers, Wilber, Harvey and Harold; and her sisters, Maude, Myra and Ethel; and a grandson, Steve Williams.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Altona. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. from Holy Angel's Church in Altona.

Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot. Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to Altona Volunteer Fire Department.