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Ellen was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Class of 1963. After dedicating many years to raising her family, she built a long and fulfilling career at Electroswitch in Weymouth, where she worked for 30 years. She cherished time spent with her family and was a generous supporter of various charities.
In 1973, Ellen moved to Whitman, where she remained until her passing. She is survived by her loving sons, Thomas Reade and his wife Michelle, of Easton, MA, and George Reade of Whitman. She also leaves behind her brother, Thomas Holmes, and his wife Susan of Quincy, MA, as well as her cherished granddaughter and great granddaughter.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, George, and Charles Holmes.
Family and friends are invited to attend Ellen's visiting hours on Saturday March 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM with a 12:00 PM funeral service to follow at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Joan Piona
March 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Ellen for all of those years. We became good friends. I also remember when she had her rabbits. I adopted two of them for my grandchildren for Easter. She will be surely missed. She was a wonderful lady.
Joan Piona
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Electroswitch
March 5, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Ellen's family. We remember her so dearly here as part of the Electroswitch family, she will be missed.
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