Edna Clara Elle

Edna was born on January 15, 1955 in New York City, daughter of the late Edgar Elle and Clara Elle. She was a stepdaughter to the late Nunzio Ruvitoso. She was also predeceased by a brother, Phillip Noland, and a sister, Ellen Ruvitoso.

Edna is survived by her son Mason Elle-Gelernter and her daughter Adele Elle-Gelernter. She is also survived by her partner of many years, Bill Fanny, who provided care for her as MS made it more and more difficult for Edna to manage on her own. Edna is also survived by her sister Trish Schiesser, two nieces, Patti and Mandy Schiesser, and a nephew, Whitney Schiesser.

Edna graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Advertising Chemistry. Later, she earned a MA in Communications from Emerson University.

Edna worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, first as a graphic designer, and later as an authoring tools designer. Edna then worked for Oracle Corporation as a Senior Principal Program Manager where she was an architect and designer of authoring and translation tools used corporate-wide.

Being an accomplished artist herself, Edna fostered Mason and Adele's many talents and interests, especially their musical talents. She was endlessly proud of both of her children.

Edna was an avid gardener, even rototilling her garden when she was due to give birth to Mason. Recently, she tended container plants when she could no longer manage her large vegetable and flower gardens. She also loved downhill skiing and sewing. She was known to make fashionable clothes for Barbie dolls and to give them away to children at Christmas. Her friends and co-workers always appreciated Edna's sense of humor and sense of style.

Edna's funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11AM at the South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH. Burial will immediately follow at Evans Cemetery, 28 White Rock Hill Road, Bow, NH. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11AM at the South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edna's name to Journey Forward, 5 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021. Journey Forward is an organization that specializes in spinal injuries. They provided physical therapy to Edna.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bennettfuneral.com for the Elle family.