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Ellen Pendleton Obituary
Ellen Mary (Reardon) Pendleton, passed away in her home on May 25th, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
The youngest of the family, Ellen was born on August 20, 1957 and was predeceased by her parents William J. and Anne E. (Baxter) Reardon, in-laws Paul and Virginia (Abel) Pendleton, brother-in-law Roger Eaton and her faithful canine companions Barney and Riley.
Ellen is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary P., sons Daniel P., Fort Worth, TX, and Kevin W., Greene, NY, and her sister and caregiver Margaret Reardon. Ellen also leaves behind her sister-in-law Linda Eaton, her two sons Eric and Evan as well as their spouses and children, Fabius, NY, plus her favorite Reardon cousins and many other cousins, relatives, and friends. Ellen is also survived by a vast amount of wonderful, loving and supportive friends and neighbors, whom she considered family. Other surviving siblings are Suzanne (John) Clark and William (Kathi) Reardon.
A life-long resident of Binghamton and Chenango Bridge, Ellen graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1975 and SUNY Broome in 1977. Following graduation from then BCC, she was employed as a secretary for the City of Binghamton Engineering Dept. from 1977 until 1980. A member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellen supported her parish in various volunteer capacities.
Ellen was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and grateful for her network of friends. Among her passions were a love of decorating for all occasions, gardening, her shopping trips to NYC, King of Prussia and Saratoga, as well as Bunco gatherings and her Vera Bradley and Brighton collections.
The family wishes to thank Dr. George Roberts, Dr. Gaylon, Dr. Haq, Dr. Readling, Dr. Eder and their respective staffs, as well as the Lourdes Hospice Team, for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Scott Farrell, DDS, and his entire staff, for their care and support. The family also wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks for the loving care from Ellen's network of friends, neighbors and many canine companions. The front porch and bench may be empty, but the memories made there will live on. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten by all that knew her.
The family will receive friends at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1031 Chenango Street, Hillcrest on Thursday from 4 until 7pm. A Funeral Mass and celebration of life will be offered at 10a.m. on Friday May 29th at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's memory may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church or Lourdes Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.
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Heather Carl
June 19, 2015
Dan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Faith Patrick
May 29, 2015
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of such a lovely and beautiful soul. Ellen always had a smile and comforting ability to all those that she knew. She will be missed deeply.
Faith & Scott Patrick
Dawn Grier-Shiner
May 29, 2015
My heartfelt condolences go out to your family. Ellen was a cute as a button & sweet as can be. Her memory will be a treasure
Bill Hanifin
May 29, 2015
Gary, Dan and Kevin,
My heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of Ellen. So much love, energy and kindness. She will be missed by all who were touched by her life.
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Dody and Dick Abbe
May 28, 2015
Gary, Dan and Kevin,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ellen. She fought this battle with her strong Irish spunk and spirit we all knew and loved. With the help, loving care and compassion of her family she was where she wanted to be these last few months. I will always treasure my memories with Ellen-our many shopping trips to Syracuse,Saratoga,Vestal and many more. Our trip to Texas together was filled with fun & laughter. Ellen could always make you smile & laugh. Her laugh and the twinkle in her Irish eyes were so uniquely Ellen. Ellen loved our family dog "Angel Baby" as only Ellen called her. Angel could tell of Ellen's love for dogs. Ellen has been a special part of my life here in Binghamton , I will miss her. She will forever be in my heart. Rest in peace Ellen, you will be remembered always.
With heartfelt condolences to all in Ellen's family.
Love, Dody,Dick,Greg and Melanie Abbe
Tammy Cavanaugh- Betts
May 28, 2015
Dear Families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of such an awesome woman. I have so many wonderful memories of Ellen growing up and will cherish them always. I pray that your memories and Love of Ellen sustain you in this difficult time and know that she will live on in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless.
Kristina Ruhland (nee Krise)
May 28, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. Ellen was such a wonderful woman!
Cindy and Ed White
May 27, 2015
Gary, Dan, Kevin
You lose a wife, a mom, an Irish gal. We lose a friend who gave it her all. So much missed will be her Irish eyes, her Irish smile, and her love for her Irish culture. She meant much to our family, and was so giving. She always enjoyed gatherings at the White House, watching how crazy it really can be with 8 kids.... and NO we are not the Waltons, even though she would suggest it. We all will miss her so much.
A spirited woman with much to celebrate, who kept highly involved in the neighborhood, and would do so much for so many. I enjoyed taking her Target shopping, when she could no longer drive....... she knew how to spend a buck (or two). LOL
Heartfelt condolences to Gary, Dan, and Kevin, Margy too. Margy, thank you for being there to help guide your sister.
A gift is more valued when you no longer have it. Ellen you are a gift.
Love and Prayers,
Ed and Cindy White (okay Ellen would want me to list them all)
Ryan, Jacquelyn, Megan, Kristin, Dustin, Morgan, Lauren, and Kathryn
There........ that made her day!
May 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all in the loss of Ellen. May she now rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers to all of you. Julie Manni Davenport
Jeri Jeppesen
May 27, 2015
Gary, Dan, & Kevin -- my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. May the many years of love and fond memories sustain you.
May 27, 2015
To the entire Reardon and Pendleton families--we are very sorry for your loss.
Gary DiNardo and Jacqueline May
Johnson City
Debbie Sacco
May 27, 2015
To the family and friends of Ellen,
I was so saddened when read this online today. Ellen was such a great lady, with spirit, spunk and love all in one. We had many laughs at Curves when it was open on Front St, the dance studio and my parents house, when Ellen helped out my mom with my dad. Thank you so much Ellen for being so very sweet to all of us; May God Bless you as you so richly deserve.
With heartfelt sympathy
Mark & Tonia Shadduck
May 27, 2015
Margy, Gary, Dan and Kevin, so so sorry for your loss she will be missed our thoughts and prayers with you!
May 27, 2015
Dear Gary, Dan and Kevin
Have been thinking of you all so often over the past months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynette and Brad Farnham
Kate Riley (Warren)
May 27, 2015
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Mr. P, Dan, Kevin and the rest of the family. Mrs. P was always so wonderful to me and I have so many found memories from when she was my babysitter all the way up through moving into the neighborhood as an adult. She was always full of love and encouragement and will truly be missed.
Patrick and Abbey
May 27, 2015
What a beautiful angel we now have. Heaven got very lucky! We will miss you always <3
Jan Pierce
May 27, 2015
please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Ellen was one of a kind, and I will miss her. God Bless
Rick and Christine Tarnnowski
May 27, 2015
Dear Gary, Dan and Kevin,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother and wife. You are all in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you, during this difficult time.
May 27, 2015
Thoughts of Ellen's bubbly personality, entertaining a different audience. Her body was tired, her family and friends sad. But the heavens are rejoiced !
Bonnie, Tony, Guzenski & Family
Binghamton,NY
May 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. I will always remember her beautiful smile and wonderful personality.
Kim, David, Ben & Katie Saunders
May 27, 2015
Gary, Dan(ny), Kevin and Margy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss that wonderful energy that is uniquely Ellen. Now...everybody all together, "winner, winner Chicken Dinner!!"
Denise Cortina
May 27, 2015
Gary, Dan, and Kevin - Don and I are so very sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. She loved you all so very much...you were her life. The care and comfort you and others gave to her allowed her to fight this battle with grace, courage, and that ever present smile. My sweet friend I will miss you so much, we had a lifetime of shared experiences, and I cherish every single one. Rest in peace my beautiful Irish friend, you will be remembered and loved always.
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