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Ellen Thayer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2024.

ELLEN THAYER

January 10, 1944 - March 23, 2024

Ellen Thayer, of Plainville, MA, (formerly of Norfolk, MA) passed peacefully of heart failure at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, on March 23, 2024. She was 80 years old. Her passing was preceded by her beloved husband, Henry Thayer.

Ellen was born and raised in Boston by her parents, Hester Swain Hayes and John T. Hayes. She was a graduate of Garland Junior College where she studied art and theater. She was also a serious student of naturopathic healing, earning certificates from experts in the field. Ellen helped many with her knowledge. She enjoyed home decorating, playing piano, her golden retrievers, and most of all, her family life.

Ellen was a devoted mother to Ashley Nee & Alison Broderick and a grandmother to Aiden, Gabe, Autumn; Justin, Zoe & Emily. She also leaves her close sister, Hester Swain as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ellen's creative and loving spirit will forever be remembered.

A private celebration of her life and burial ceremony will take place attended by family.

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Louise Lee

July 29, 2024

I am so sorry to learn of Ellen's passing. Ellen and I became friends in the early 1980's when Ellen came to our office for acupuncture treatment. We were both young mothers with daughters (Heather and Allison) that were close in age and we soon started meeting for play times for the girls. Out of those get togethers developed a friendship that lasted over 40 years, even when Ellen moved out of Florida and back to Boston.
Ellen had so many admirable qualities...she loved taking care of her family and home and always was beautifully stylish in her decor and dress. The picture shows us at Disney World around 1986 with Allison and Heather in the lower left corner.
Ellen was fun and charming, we always had a good time during our visits and trips together. She was also very intelligent and extremely knowledgeable about homeopathic remedies. She loved to explain them and how they could help in many medical situations. I used to marvel that every single time we talked, I always felt I learned something from our conversations. Even after she moved, we continued to visit over the phone like time and distance had never separated us.
Ellen, you were a true, compassionate, and understanding friend and I will miss you more than words can tell. May you fly on the wings of angels and find peace in your heavenly abode.
With love always.....Louise Lee