Ellen M. (Duffy) Mariano, 72, of Rockland passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late James Duffy and Harriet Marr Duffy, Ellen was born and raised in Quincy, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1960. In addition to raising her three sons, Ellen worked for Hartford Life Insurance Company, as a manager of the Solitaire Jewelry store, Craig Textiles as an office manager and owned the Tiara Jewelry store in Hanover. Ellens greatest passion was spending time with her grandchildren doing arts and crafts, hiking, and exploring museums and natural history. For over 25 years, Ellen was extremely dedicated to tracing her familys genealogy, traveling all over the U.S. and to Europe to track down the family's history. She enjoyed reading, photography, and spending time outdoors gardening. Ellen enjoyed spending time with her womens club, the Rockland Gardening Club as well as being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ellen was the sister of Mabel Duffy of Florida, Ann Jenkins of Florida, James Duffy Jr. of Washington and the late Kevin Duffy, Maureen Thomson, Elizabeth Duffy, Charles Duffy, Lois Tabangcura, and Ira Leonard Rounds. Ellen is survived by her husband, Joseph Mariano of Rockland; and their children, Daniel and Laurie Mariano of Abington, Andrew and Ann P. Mariano of Quincy and Christopher and Kassandra Mariano of New York; grandmother of Ryan and Tyler Mariano of Abington, Andrew, John and Victoria Mariano of Quincy and Bryson, Sydney and Trey Mariano of New York. The family invites family and friends to celebrate Ellens life Monday, October 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 9 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in Ellens memory can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Center, 101 Columbian St., Weymouth, MA 02190.