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Douglas Ely Obituary
Suddenly, on March 2, 2006. Beloved husband of Sarah; and father of Alexander and Julia. Born April 9, 1958, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he received a degree in architecture from Princeton University and a law degree from Columbia University. Since 1996 he worked as an attorney for Marriott International. He is survived by many relatives and friends including his wife, Sarah Selby Ely; children, Alexander and Julia; his parents, Michael E.C. Ely of Arlington and Cynthia S. Ely of Washington; his sisters, Caroline Ely of Washington and Lydia Ely of San Francisco; many beloved brothers and sisters-in-law; and 10 nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends informally at their home on Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2006, at 11 a.m., at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, at 4201 Albemarle Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20016. Reception to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Stephens School of Rome, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Ely
Gil Kulick
March 30, 2006
To the Ely family,
I too recall Douglas as a precocious and promising boy, and as an endearing young bridegroom. Your terrible loss is a loss to us all. He will be sorely missed. May you be comforted by his memory and his legacy.
Gil
Mary Barnsdale
March 12, 2006
Dear Ely Family,
I am just crushed. Doug and I and a few other kids used to take the bus and then the metro to high school together every morning when we lived in Rome, and I have very fond memories of him and Caroline and Lydia. I remember when Doug and Sarah were first dating, at St. Stephen's, and how unusually courtly Doug was. It seems impossible that that super-bright and rather gallant neighbor can have been taken from us so abruptly -- and far too soon. My heart goes out to all of you. I am so sad and so sorry.
Cindy Pandini
March 9, 2006
To all my dear Ely's...
I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Douglas was a fine man and I search in vain any words that will express the extent of my sympathies. The sadness is almost too much to bear. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you all swiftly healing and peaceful hearts. Love Cindy,Adam and Lindsey.
Alex Davit III
March 8, 2006
I was deeply saddened to hear of Douglas' death. He was truly loved by my family, although I knew him only briefly. My grandparents always regarded him as their 'third child,' and I know that he will live on in the memory of the people who had the great fortune to know him well. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, and pray for their recovery from his loss.
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Adrienne
March 7, 2006
May god bless the family.
Ron Leggett
March 7, 2006
My prayers are with the family.
God bless all of you
Judy Kulick
March 6, 2006
Dear Elys,
My heart aches for you all.
Douglas will forever live in my memory as the intensely bright, quietly determined, and very sweet young boy I first knew in Mogadiscio. I hope you find lasting comfort in one another and in your own wealth of memories.
I send my love to you all.
Judy
Emily Henninger
March 6, 2006
My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Ely family. -With Love.
Carol Wilson & Family
March 6, 2006
Dearest Caroline & The Family ELY.
Hold tight to each other and remember His LOVE forever.
Our DEEPEST Sympathy
Sue Kearney
March 6, 2006
Dear Sarah, Alexander, and Julia,
Daniel, Rachel, Michael and I are writing this at 11:00 on Monday, since we can't be with you to mourn Douglas' loss together. We wish you strength and love and peace.
The Kearneys
Rick Routhier
March 5, 2006
Sarah and I are terribly saddened to hear of Doug's untimely and tragic passing. We mourn deeply for the family and their grief. Doug was a great person, a wonderful father and a good friend to many who knew him. We hope the beautiful memories of their time together serve to ease the pain you all must feel at this sudden, unexpected, and deeply painful loss.
Sally and Geoff Lane
March 5, 2006
We knew Douglas long ago -- when we were all young and just starting our lives after school. Douglas was worldly, smart and a gentleman. He dearly loved his wife, Sarah. We send Douglas' whole family our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Dave Yeager
March 5, 2006
When I first heard the news, I hoped it was not the Doug Ely I knew. I am sorry for Sarah and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
David Carr
March 4, 2006
Wolfgang and I have just returned home to learn of the very sad death of Julia and Alexander's father. Our thoughts go out to Sarah and the Ely family.
Peter Winterble
March 4, 2006
I'm terribly saddened to learn of Douglas' death. My prayers go out for him and the Ely family.
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