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Ellen Light Obituary
Ellen was born in Price, Utah, on Aug. 24, 1923.
She married Sol Light; they later divorced.
Ellen lived in New Jersey for many years, and volunteered as a Braille transcriber and was active in fundraising events for Brandeis University. She was an avid golfer and competitive bridge player, and took great delight in knitting beautiful sweaters and blankets for her loved ones.
Ellen truly loved Vermont, and in September of 2002, she moved to Marshfield to be near her son and family at Hollister Hill Farm. While living in Vermont, she enjoyed gardening and took great pleasure caring for her beautiful flower garden. Ellen volunteered as a tour guide at the Vermont Statehouse and cheerfully led people through the building for three summer seasons.
She is survived by her son, Bob, and his wife, Lee, of Marshfield; her grandson, Greg, and his wife, Monica, of Plainfield; and her granddaughter, Robyn, and her husband, Kevin Hedden, of Oak Ridge, N.J. Ellen also leaves her four beloved great-grandchildren: Hillary Light, of Providence, R.I., Jake Light, of Cabot, Julia Light, of Plainfield, and Natalie Hedden, of Oak Ridge, N.J.
Memorial contributions in Ellen's name may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
A celebration of Ellen's life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hollister Hill Farm.
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September 21, 2011
To the Light family: You are an inspiration to us about how to provide a wonderful old age for a loved one, assuring care, love, understanding, a comfortable home and dignified final years. We watched you with awe and admiration as you gave Ellen peace and respect. Although this is sad time, we hope you feel the reward of having done the very "best".
Emily Johansen and John Johnson, Marshfield, VT
Gerry & Gayle Cormier
September 21, 2011
Greg & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
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