Ellen Gove

Ellen Gove

Ellen Gove Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2021.
Ellen (Prior) Gove, in her 72nd year, passed away on March 22, 2021 in the hospital with family by her side after battling COVID-19. Wife of Ronald A Gove, Ellen was born in Natick, MA. The Daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Sullivan) Prior, Ellen grew up in Natick, graduating from Natick High School. Ellen and Ron were married March 15, 1968 and recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. In addition to being a Wife and Mom, Ellen babysat many children in her home before becoming a school bus driver for Vendetti Bus in Milford and Butler Bus of Mascoma Valley in NH. Ellen was a park commissioner for the Town of Medway where she raised her children before moving to Canaan, NH and finally Ridgeville, SC. Ellen leaves behind her sons Ricky and David and his wife Jamie, daughter Kerri (Kurzontkowski) Marinucci and her husband Vincent. Mimi to her 6 grandchildren, Cameron, Nathaniel, Jacob, Morgan, Madison and Alyssa, and her two fur babies Harley and Hanna. Ellen also leaves, many loving nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Wade and her 3 brothers Joseph, Edward and Peter. Ellen and her best friend of over 60 years, Nancy (Santoro) McDonald have traded the same birthday card over and over for many years and Ellen always looked forward to receiving it. Ellen touched many lives from coaching soccer, cub scout leader, Park Commissioner, and school bus driver to just being an amazing person. She will be missed by so many. Just know the Prior gang is together and watching over all of us. Rest easy mom we will take it from here. Just know we LOVE you with all of our hearts and thank you for always being there for all of us.

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May 4, 2021

JoAnne (Sullivan) Harper posted to the memorial.

April 9, 2021

Chuck Burgess posted to the memorial.

April 3, 2021

Diane Hamel posted to the memorial.

JoAnne (Sullivan) Harper

May 4, 2021

miss seeing your post on FB cousin Ellen! you were always so kind too me! you comforted me when my father passed! “You a beautiful soul! God bless you Ellen!❤

Chuck Burgess

April 9, 2021

Although we have been out of touch for many years I have many fond memories of my cousin Ellen. It was often her brother Peter, Jerry Snow and me who would play for hours in the long backyard at the Prior home on North Main Street or in the fields, woods, and ponds of Natick. Or would hang out at the little store across the street.
Ellen was always around and often a part of the gang as we grew up in the greatest time in history. I cherish the memories. Rest in peace Ellen.

Diane Hamel

April 3, 2021

Ellen watched my son Sean when he was in kindergarten. She was wonderful. I was going thru a difficult time financially and she gave me a break as I was recently divorced. Thank you Ellen. I'll never forget

Darlene McKenney

April 2, 2021

Ellen was truly one of a kind!! Such an amazing woman and I was lucky to have always felt like part of the Gove Family. I have so many wonderful memories that I will cherish forever! Until we meet again,,,,I love you now and always!❤❤

Carol (Shea) Matzner

April 1, 2021

Deepest sympathy to you for your loss Ronnie, Ricky, David and Families. We were neighbors on Lovering St. All these years later thoughts of Ellen are of her wonderful laugh, her caring, her support of others. Even more as a great Mom who adored her family. Ellen, thank you for your care of my daughters and the precious memories with our kids. Rest in Peace and know you left us better for knowing you.

Leslie

April 1, 2021

Ellen you where a great friend and mother to most of us .you will never be forgotten .

Idalia Antonio

April 1, 2021

Ellen was the most kind person I know. My kids loved her and called her Aunt Ellen even though they were not related i will miss her laugh and our talks because of her I became a bus driver she was always willing to help people I love you Ellen I will miss you

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