Ellen Mahoney Simmonds

Ellen Rogers Mahoney Simmonds of Falmouth, Maine died peacefully on April 6, 2020

at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. She was born on June 14, 1938 in East Orange,

New Jersey to John Ludlow Mahoney and Mary Evelyn Rogers Mahoney. She and her

family moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont after the death of her father.

Ellen graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1956 and Lasalle Junior College in

1958. While attending Lasalle, she met Arthur Thomas Simmonds Jr. (Tom), a student

at Babson College. They were married on October 4, 1958.

Ellen is survived by her husband Tom and their three children and their spouses: Scott

and Kathy Simmonds of Falmouth, Maine; Katie and Ken Bartlett, of Smithfield,

Virginia; Sarah Simmonds and Tim Ziobro of Falmouth, Maine. Ellen is also survived by

six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A fourth great-grandchild is on the

way.

Ellen was predeceased by her father, mother, and two brothers Tim and Dan Mahoney.

During their 61 years of marriage, Ellen and Tom lived in New Hampshire,

Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, and California. Ellen enjoyed volunteering with

organizations in each community, and supporting her children’s activities.

In retirement they moved to Rye, New Hampshire, where they joined Friendship Force

International. Through this program they participated in numerous exchange trips

around the world and formed many international friendships.

Ellen was also very involved in Rye Congregational Church and in the Garden Club of

Rye. Ellen enjoyed many years of membership in the Sisterhood of PEO International,

and The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Upon moving to OceanView Retirement Community in Falmouth, Ellen became

involved in fundraising activities in support of the OceanView Resident Assistance

Fund. An active quilter, Ellen produced many interesting works that she donated to

charities and gave as gifts. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family

members.

A memorial service will be held at the Falmouth Congregational Church, Falmouth,

Maine at the family’s convenience in the future. Interment will be in Arms Cemetery in

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ellen’s memory to YMCA Camp Huckins, 17

Camp Huckins Road, Freedom, NH 03836.

You may offer your condolences at www.lindquistfuneralhome.com