Susan Ellis Obituary
1954 - 2015 HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Susan M. "Sue" Ellis, 60, passed away suddenly April 2, at her residence on Second Street. She was the daughter of the late William P. and Alice (Hyland) Ellis. Susan was born on June 18, 1954, in Troy, N.Y. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, class of 1972. She continued her education at CCBI in Syracuse, N.Y. After college, she lived and worked most of her adult life in Albany, N.Y., being employed at Albany Medical Center in the medical records department, then as a legal secretary for several law firms. She moved back to Hoosick Falls in 2002 and worked as receptionist at the Eddy in Troy, N.Y. for a few years until her health started to fail. Recently, she worked part time as a caregiver/companion for several individuals in the area. Survivors include her brother, William P. "Bill" (Ilona) Ellis Jr., of Zephrhills, Fla.; and sister, Corrine (James) Eldred, of Hoosick Falls; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be Tuesday April 7, at 12 noon from the MAHAR FUNERAL HOME, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either HACA of Hoosick Falls or the animal shelter of your choice through the funeral home.
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Kathy C
March 29, 2021
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost six years since you’ve been gone my dear friend. I think of you often and look at pictures of happy times.. I wish you were still here but you forever have a special place in my heart ❤
Lee Ann Bartosik
March 29, 2019
It doesn't seem possible that it has been four years. May you be at peace , Susan
Kathy
April 1, 2016
Thinking of you and missing you, Sue. xoxo
Kathy
February 6, 2016
Missing you, Sue - I love you!
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Ellen Myers
February 5, 2016
Corrine & Bill:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember her growing up on Second Street.
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Ellen Myers
February 5, 2016
Corrine & Bill, so sorry to hear about Susan...
Nancy Murphy
January 13, 2016
Billy and Corinne it's Murphy from ccbi I haven't talked to sue in years she was one of my best friends in our teens and twentys I was just going to try one more time to make contact with her when I came across her obit. My heart is broken as yours must be I have so many great memories of her and your parents your dad would say I could never come back and your mom would always veto him she would say it was her house to I'll never forget sue and the great times we had so sorry. Murphy (
Michael Waytkus
April 14, 2015
My condolences. Susan was one of a kind.
Mike Scarey
April 10, 2015
Dear Bill and Corrine,
I was sorry to hear of Susan's passing, and wish you and your families' strength in the days ahead.
Fond regards,
April 8, 2015
Dear Bill, Corrine and family, I am so sad to hear of Susans passing and I am sending you good thoughts and prayers. I have many memories of Susan over the years from SMA to now, may she rest in peace.
Marie ONeil
Lee Ann Bartosik
April 7, 2015
Dear Ellis Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always have many laugh-filled memories of the time we spent out in Syracuse at school together..just never knew what Sue would think of doing!She was a good person with a kind heart. May she rest in peace and bring laughter to heaven as she did to all who knew her here.
April 7, 2015
Dear Friends Corrine, Bill and Families, Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you in the loss of Sue. I will always remember being neighbors on Willow Street. You are such a Beautiful family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Until we meet again in Heavenly Glory. Love and Friendship, Elaine and Vern Weeden and Family
Sue & Mike Herring
April 7, 2015
Dear Bill&Family, We were so very sorry to hear of Sue's passing. Please know you are all in our thought's and prayers at this very difficult time.
Donna Trottier
April 6, 2015
Dear Corrine and Bill & families, So sorry to hear of Sue passing. She always made me laugh. She was a great person and will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Donna Trottier
Dan Scott
April 6, 2015
Bill, my condolences on your sister's passing.
Terri Burdick
April 6, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss! I have many fond memories of times with Susan--from SMA, working at The Polygraphic..T-Bone's--and actually most recently in church at 9 am Mass!! Too young!
Joe and Gayle Magisano
April 6, 2015
Corinne, Bill and family ` our deepest sympathy on your loss of Sue ~ she was a good customer and the guys will miss her ~ she fought a good fight and is now at peace and without pain ~ sorry we can't be there ~ you remain in our prayers during this time and the year of "firsts" without her.
Kathy Couser
April 6, 2015
Dear Corinne and Bill and all of Sue's loved ones,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Sue. She was a very dear friend for many years and I will miss her terribly.
I hope your happy memories will sustain you as you grieve. I keep you all in my prayers.
Rest in peace my dear friend, Sue. You will always be in my heart.
Love, Kathy
April 6, 2015
Dear Corrine & Bill I am so sorry to hear about your sister's passing. May she rest in peace. George & Teresa Driscoll
Peter Grimm
April 6, 2015
Corrine, Bill and families,
I am saddened to hear of Susan's passing. My memories of Susan, from kids at Babcock Lake and through our years at Saint Mary's are fond, funny and sometimes crazy. The stories we from the class of "73 are all precious and dear as is and will be our memory of Susan.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
God bless,
Peter
April 6, 2015
Bill & Corinne, Please accept my sincere condolences regarding the passing of Sue & may God bless & keeo you & yours during this difficult time.
Respectfully: Don Marcoux
Jo Shrader
April 5, 2015
Bill and Corrine,
I was very saddened to hear of Sue's passing. I am glad we spoke recently, but am very sorry that I hadn't gotten up to see her. Josey
Lee Ann Wooddell
April 5, 2015
Bill and Corrine,
So sorry to read about Sue passing. She fought a long battle and is now at peace. May your memories,over the years, help you through the difficult days ahead. God Bless You Both.
Lynda Long
April 4, 2015
Rest in Peace Sue
Lisa Tifft
April 4, 2015
My sympathys to the family of Susan Ellis. Sincerely, Lisa Tifft.
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