She is survived by her husband John J. McAuley; children, Brian, Patrick (Christine), and Erin Whitman (Jason); grandchildren, Riley Whitman, Lindsay Whitman, Luke Whitman, and Skylar McAuley. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, William Fairbrother of Medford, NY and Dennis Fairbrother of Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Ellen was born on November 9, 1946, in Jamaica, New York to William and Veronica Fairbrother. She graduated from Mary Immaculate Hospital School of Nursing in 1967 with a degree in Nursing. She married John McAuley, in 1969 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hicksville, NY. Her children remember her as a compassionate mother who always encouraged them to follow their dreams.
Ellen was an accomplished Registered Nurse and often touched (and even saved) the lives of countless people. She was an accomplished professional who loved helping people and was passionate about improving the lives of everyone she met.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071.
A graveside service will occur Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1500 S. State Rd. 7, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068.
A reception will be held following the graveside service after 2pm at her daughter’s house at 1822 NW 112th Terrace, Coral Springs, FL 33071. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ellen’s life.
A visitation for Ellen will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the McAuley family.
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