She was born on July 9, 1943, to Gertrude and John McDonough in Scranton, PA. After graduating high school, Mary Ellen traveled around the world including London and Paris. After moving to Stamford, CT, Mary Ellen dedicated her time at Stamford Hospital as a Registered Nurse of General Medicine for over 40 years.
She is predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Michael J. Kaelin, and three brothers Jack, Jerry, and Robert McDonough. She is survived by her three children, Adam J. Kaelin, Christopher M. Kaelin, and wife Christine and Jennifer Morris, all of Stamford, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held for Mary Ellen on Saturday, June 22, from 12-3 pm at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, CT. A service, with Fr. David Leopold, will take place at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mary Ellen’s name to the Stamford Hospital Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center.