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Ellen Goldstrom Obituary

Ellen Goldstrom Ellen Goldstrom Goldstrom,Ellen Weiss passed away on Sunday February 27 at the age of 57. Loved dearly by her family and friends, she will live on in their hearts and memories. An artist, Ellen illustrated 24 childrens books, several of which she also authored, over the course of her career. In addition, she taught numerous classes in childrens book illustration in a variety of settings. She went on to work as a librarian at the Marblehead Abbott Library, where her love of both people and books were brought together. She enjoyed baking, walking by the sea, frequenting museums and galleries, and most of all, engaging in conversation with all those around her. In honor of Ellens memory, donations may be sent to the Womens Cancer Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, attn: Susan Campos, or to the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead, MA. |

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Published by The Swampscott Reporter from Mar. 8 to Mar. 15, 2011.

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Silvio Bichisecchi

February 23, 2019

Wonderful person, gentle, smart, great sense of humor. I have a photo of Ellen and Ken taken at Sandy Smith annual RISD alumni get together. Great memories, she is still with us.

Sharon Rosenthal-Gross

February 18, 2012

Ellen and I were in the same art class through out high school. I came to know her through the time spent together in class.

Many years later by chance I happened to find a book she had created with her mother in my local library. The second I saw the illustrations, I knew that they were Ellen's.

I always looked forward to seeing her in art class. I want to extend my condolences to her family and friends.

Her art and smile were a wonderful inspiration to me and will always remain that way.

Sam Hoffman

March 15, 2011

She always had a smile ready for the world, and w are poorer for her absence. I know she's still smiling somewhere, and making that place better now.

March 5, 2011

Dear Mollie and Ken,

I am devastated to learn of Ellen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keri Cahill

Nancy Mantilla

March 2, 2011

Dear Molly and daddy: Our deepest condolences in this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. From all of us at Flores Mantilla.(Marblehead, MA)

Silvio Bichisecchi

March 2, 2011

Your love for each other will always be there. You are an angel and we will miss you.
Francesca Bini and Silvio

Sharyn Rogers

March 2, 2011

There are no words to express the depth of my sadness. I cannot believe that Ellen is gone. Ellen was always a very dear friend of mine and my family, and we will all miss her laughter. Our deepest condolences.

With love,

Sharyn, Bruce & Bradley Rogers

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