Ellen Elaine DONNELLY

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Ellen DONNELLY Obituary

DONNELLY Ellen Elaine Ellen Elaine Donnelly, age 89, of Maumee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March, 17th, 2011, at the Goerlich Center with her family at her bedside. Born to Arthur and Eva (Mansfield) Wilson, on January 6, 1922, in Toledo, Ellen was one of four daughters. After graduating from Burnham High School, she studied at The Toledo Hospital receiving her certification to practice as a Registered Nurse. Ellen was a member of the Christian Science Church and the Maumee Quilt Foundry. After retiring, Ellen volunteered at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, enthusiastically participating in their Quilting Program. She was most proud of the 9/11 quilt which was dedicated in New York City. Ellen will be remembered for her straightforward and feisty personality. She is survived by her daughters, Gretchen (Michael) Brown, of Redland, CA, Melissa (James) Portentoso, of Swanton, and Wendy Johnson, of Elmore; grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Christopher Kutchenriter, Kevin (Kim) Andrakowicz, Heather (Nick) Brown, Jason (Janey) and Jamie (Doni) Portentoso, Justin Rozek, and Meghan Johnson; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Frank) Mensing, of Oak Harbor; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cawthorn and son-in-law, Larry Hoard. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Albert Donnelly; daughter, Pamela Hoard; sisters and their husbands, Bernadine (Archie) Dunn and Norma (Robert) Donnelly. Visitation will be at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 2-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date at Toledo Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the Alzheimer's Association and all the staff at the Goerlich Center for their care and compassion. Those wishing to give donations are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ellen DONNELLY

6 Entries

Jeannie Ammermann

March 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ellen was a wonderful and cherished member of Americas 9/11 Memorial Quilts Organization and we are very proud of her work on the 9/11 New York State Courts Memorial Quilt. We know how much Ellen's work with the quilt meant to families and other members of the three New York State Court officers lost on Sept 11th. Ellen's work of art will be preserved for decades to come in the New York State Courts Bldg., as a permanent memorial to heroes lost. Ellen had an enormous heart and felt deeply for families who lost loved ones in the greatest attack in history on American soil. She understood the importance of keeping alive the memory, life and legacy of all who were lost that day. She simply knew what needed to be done and partnered with us to get it done. As the oldest member of our organization, Ellen brought such a great sense of value and meaning to our mission. We very much admire and will miss Ellen's enthusiasm and eagerness to do for others. On behalf of Americas 9/11 Memorial Quilts, its members and Sept 11th families, we send our deepest condolences. Rest in peace Ellen for your work here is complete and you now reside in the arms of the Lord forever.

Goerlich Center

March 22, 2011

On behalf of the staff at The Goerlich Center, we send you our deepest condolences. Ellen's feisty personality and her infectious smile will be missed. She was a lovely lady.

debra - scarbrough dunham

March 20, 2011

dear family of ellen, so sorry for your lost...May you find comfort in family and friends at this time, sharing old memories....She was a very pretty lady and talented in sewing, knitting, crafting..She will be missed...

Lois Yoster

March 20, 2011

Dear Donnelly family. I was so sad to hear that your mother- grandmother had passed away. I miss seeing her come to the store when Wendy use to work wth me. I also enjoyed seeing some of her quilt work at Hospic when my brother in-law was there. My the Lord give you strenght to carry on in these up coming days and to know that your mother is at peace with no more pain or suffering.

Connie Bidlack Baldwin

March 19, 2011

Dear Gretchen, Wendy, and Melissa, I was so sad when my mother called me yesterday to tell me of your mother's passing. She was a great lady and I have missed my calls to her and talking about the latest quilt she would be working on. We had many a nice chat about her latest needlework project. Now she is at peace with your Dad. Love your cousin.

March 19, 2011

Donnelly Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Ellen, May the memories that your share comfort you in the days,weeks,months and years ahead and always trust in the God of comfort who comforts us during all our grief.

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