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Ellen Paterson Obituary
She was born in Hartford, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Lockwood) Dwyer.
She graduated from Mt. St Joseph Academy and the Katherine Gibbs School.
Ellen was working for the Town of Westbrook and enjoyed her position as Assistant Town Clerk. Previously, she worked as a legal secretary for Edmund Delaney of Chester and Campbell Hudson III of Essex, as well as personal assistant to John D. Alsop of Old Lyme.
Ellen was an avid reader who previously served on the Deep River Library Board and Friends of the Deep River Library. She loved to solve puzzle books and could always find the funny side of any situation. She was a founding member of the DR Women's Dinner and Breakfast Clubs.
She was the proud and loving mother of her daughter, Alexandra. She is also survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard; her sister, Jane Takata and her husband, Robert, of Pasadena, Calif.; and her sister-in-law, Peggy Dwyer of Clinton. She also leaves her nieces and nephews, Sara Ellen Takata, Justin Takata, Christopher Dwyer, Gregory Dwyer, Meaghan Dwyer and Timothy Dwyer.
She was predeceased by her brother, John T. Dwyer.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 49 Main St., Centerbrook for a memorial service followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Pkwy., Meriden, CT 06450.
Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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maria vazquez
December 15, 2009
with love
December 14, 2009
with love
December 12, 2009
Rich and Alex -
There are no words to express how very sad we were to hear about Ellen, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Keith, Donna, Todd & Eric
Dick & Pam Lovett
December 11, 2009
I was deeply sadden to hear of your wife's passing earlier this past week. This is one of those things so difficult to understand, and words seem so useless. May you and your daughter Alexandria be given the strength to bear this heavy burden.
Mimi Gill
December 11, 2009
Rich and Alex, So very sorry for your loss, let her smile, and sense of humor live always in your memories. She was full of life, and all she did she did with gusto!! Thinking of you.
The Gill's....
Mimi, Amanda, Molly, Mackenzie, Morgan
Martha Jacques
December 10, 2009
Ellen and I were contemporaries working for attorneys in the Essex/Centerbrook area back in the 80s. We also took a real estate Principles and Practice at the same time and had many laughs together. She was a beautiful gal with a great heart and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Karen Wolfe
December 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Loretta Pizzella
December 10, 2009
Dear Rich and Alexandra --
Pat and I were stunned and saddened when we heard of Ellen's passing. I remember her as a child on the beach at Blake Ave., and watched her grow into an amazing wife and mother. She was so proud of you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
Loretta Pizzella and Pat Coffey
Vaillancourt
December 9, 2009
Rich,
We are very sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. Always remember the wonderful times you shared.
Wendy and Nathan
Tracy Whaples
December 9, 2009
Dear Rich and Alex,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Alex, your mom was so proud of your accomplishments in life - as she shared them with me - hold that close to your heart, always. With love, Tracy, Steve and Cassie
Jay Primack
December 8, 2009
Rich,
Very sad to learn of Ellens' sudden passing. I saw her not too long ago moving things from her mom's home. Though it seems like it happened a lifetime ago, I still have visions in my mind of the Dwyer teenagers water skiing off the beach with John at the helm of their boat. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alexandra,There are no words for what Steve and I are feeling. It was such a shock to hear of Ellen's
passing. I remember all the good times we had when Ellen and the family stayed at the inn and I remember your wedding and the reception. Her smile and wit were infectious. We are all better for knowing her. All our love and prayers. Gina,Steve and Ross Wohlke
Armand Romeo
December 8, 2009
Rich
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your wife. Having lost my wife a short time ago I know exactly the grief that will pass through you. Remember the rest of your family needs you to remain strong.
Susie Walker-Weekes
December 8, 2009
Dear Rich and Alex,
Susan Fay just emailed me about Ellen> I am so sorry, so so sorry. Have to tell you as soon as I read about Ellen I was flooded with memories of her love for the Beatles, sharing our first cigarette, talking to Robert Cersosimo on the phone and hanging out at the Acorn Shop. Our childhood days in West Hartford were so happy and I will always remember Ellen with our shared spirit of adventure and joy.
Alex, we haven't met yet and I know you are hearing just wonderful things about her as an adult. Please know your mom was just as fantastic as a kid. I will meet you Saturday and would be happy to bore you beyond belief with endless stories of her childhood. Much of whom I am today is because of years of shared experience with your mom. The way we grew up made me a better mom as I am sure it did Ellen. All my love and sympathy for you both.
love
Susie Walker
Susan Fay-Wilcox
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alexandra, I am so sad to learn of Ellen's passing - I can hardly write those words. She was such an integral part of my childhood I would hardly know where to begin with most important memories. We did everything together and the space between our houses was worn out from all the back and forth. It has been one of the regrets of leaving New England that it has been so hard to keep in close contact with important people. I'm so glad that we spoke fairly recently.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
the Joia's
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alex,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Barry
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alexandra, Ellen held a very special place in our hearts and will always live on in our memories. She was a remarkable woman and we were blessed to have known her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love.
Steven and Diane Barry
December 8, 2009
Alex and Rich,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Ellen was a wonderful person, and everyone can see that in the beautiful young woman Alexandra has turned out to be. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Rick, Laura, Sarah, and Rachel
Curt Clemens
December 8, 2009
Rich
My prayers are with you and your daughter.
Curt Clemens
December 8, 2009
Dear Rich and Alex,
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen leaves a legacy of love, warmth, kindness and caring.
xoxo
Terry, Marilyn, Tessa and Victoria Malcarne
Laurie and Gordon Hewitt
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alexandra -- You're in our thoughts as well. Ellen was a lovely woman, and we enjoyed knowing her. We hope each day brings you farther from pain, and closer to the happy memories you share of her.
DEB Ziobron
December 8, 2009
Rich and Alex and family,
Rob, Jayna, and I want to express our DEEPEST Sympathy to you. Ellen, always seemed to have a glow and smile everytime I saw her. ALWAYS had a kind word. We truly are very sorry.
Rob, Deb and Jayna Ziobron
December 8, 2009
To Rich, Alexandra, Jane, and all of Ellen's family - we know there is a hole in your heart that can never be filled. Ellen did so much and gave so much of herself to everyone she knew.
We love you,
Anne, Campbell, and Elena
December 8, 2009
Richard and Alexandra..You both know that my thoughts are constantly with you..I will miss her terribly.We were totally opposite in personality..but...had a wonderful "commonality" of the heart. We gladly shared a quick wit (Thank you, Mom) and a good laugh always...Love you all...Jane
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