Eleanor (Ellie) Marie Rosser of Melbourne, FL passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family, on Thursday, April 7th 2016 at the age of 84 to join her beloved husband William Rosser LTC(Retired).
Ellie was born in Melrose, MA in 1931, to Josephine Louise and David Leo Meuse. She worked as a nurse for 30 years in Massachusetts before moving to Melbourne, FL. She obtained her broker’s license, and then sold real estate in the Melbourne area for several years.
She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her husband, and family. She could always be found with a pleasant word, a genuine smile, and a contagious laugh, and was known by all to be both compassionate and strong.
Ellie was a wonderful mother and will be sadly missed by her 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by sisters: Dorothy McCormick, and Marion Fasciano, brothers: David Meuse, and George Meuse. Ellie is survived by sisters: Phyllis Hancox, and Barbara LeBlanc, brothers: Joseph Meuse, William Meuse, and sister-in-law Dolly Long. Children Laura Ripley, Steven Ripley (Wife Diane), Deborah Crossley, Matthew Ripley (Wife Leslie), Linda Seidel (Husband Gerhard), and Mark Ripley. Ellie is grandmother to Jennifer Ramsey (husband Daniel), Philip Finocchiaro (wife Jennie), Laura Crossley, Matthew Ripley, Teresa Welch (husband Greg), Jillian Keller (husband Ryan), Michael Ripley, Brian Ripley (wife Jennifer), and Frank Ripley. Great Grandmother to Bridget Welch, Rebecca Welch, Dominic Bone, Madeline Finocchiaro, Emma Finocchiaro, Mackenzie Ramsey, and Damon Ripley.
Ellie’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Health First for their care and support.
Burial will take place at a future date where she will join her beloved husband, William Rosser at Arlington National Cemetery.
A visitation and funeral service will be held at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 South Hwy. 1, Rockledge, FL 32955
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Health First who were instrumental in keeping Ellie comfortable.
Hospice of Health First,1900 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901
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