Ellen Milefski

Montville - Ellen Milefski, 88, passed away on May 15, 2009, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, with all of her loving children at her side.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1920, in Montville, to the late William and Catherine (Malloy) Tyler.

She was married to Gustof Milefski on Dec. 27, 1941, at St. Mary's Rectory in New London; he predeceased her.

Ellen loved her job as a central supply tech at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where she worked for 29 years until her retirement. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and all things Irish that reminded her of her mother whom she loved dearly. She also cared deeply for her beloved hometown of Montville. She collected cookbooks and salt and pepper shakers and enjoyed photography. She could always be counted on to record the familiy's many gatherings. Ellen had an endless curiosity that took her on many adventures. She was a loving parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, and friend.

Ellen leaves behind a son, Michael Milefski and his wife, Linda, of Uncasville, and daughters, Ellen Chandler and her husband, Paul, of Waterford, Joan Tracy and her husband, David, of Waterford, and Jean Milefski of Uncasville. She is also survived by a grandson, Shawn Tracy and his wife, Cyndi, and granddaughters, Dianne Patton and her husband, Todd, Mary Simpson and her husband, Peter, Heather Vigneau and her husband, Richard, all of Waterford, and granddaughters, Lakota and Brooke Milefski of Uncasville. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Sara, Julie, Ryan, Dwight, Nathan, Zachery, Shelby, Anndie, and Matthew, all who will miss her unconditional love. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, William Milefski and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Gustof Milefski; brothers, William, Albert, and James Tyler; and sisters, Harriet Couillard and Pearl Weiss.

Family and friends may visit the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, Route 32, Montville, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at St. John Church, Uncasville. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich.