She was born and raised in Washington, DC and graduated from the University of Bridgeport. Ellen worked for over 20 years at CIGNA, and lived in Connecticut for over 30 years before retiring to Sandwich. She was an active volunteer in both her working years and in retirement. Ellen and her husband stayed active including skiing at Okemo Mountain for 40 years, traveling and enjoying time at National Parks. In her quiet time, she like to read and knit. But above all else, Ellen loved spending time with her family.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Lynn Hersey and her husband Gregg of Brookline, NH and Diane Belcher of Newton, MA; a brother, Neil Zarin of Watertown, MA, grandchildren, Kate and Sam Hersey.
All are welcomed to attend a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at First Church of Christ 136 Main St., Sandwich, MA with a reception to follow. At the request of the family, burial is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to First Church of Christ Sandwich 136 Sandwich, MA 02563 or Save A Dog, Inc. 604 Boston Post Road Sudbury, MA 01776 www.saveadog.org. Arrangements by the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 40 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne, MA 02532. Visit on-line guest book at www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com
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