GREENFIELD - Ellen D. (Bellows) Smith, 97, formerly of 155 Leyden Road, and a resident of the Buckley HealthCare Center, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the nursing facility following a period of declining health.
She was born on March 17, 1908 in Deerfield, one of 11 children born to Ed F. and Maude L. (Bratton) Bellows. Ellen was educated in Charlemont public schools, attending the little Red School House in East Charlemont and graduated from the former Arms Academy in the Class of 1926.
She was married to her husband of 60 years, the now late Stuart H. Smith, on Dec. 19, 1926 in Buckland. They had made their home in Greenfield their entire married life, with Stuart predeceasing her in May of 1985.
Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed home sewing, quilting, crewel embroidery, crocheting, canning, baking and cooking. She was an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers and provided many of her fruits of her labor as gifts of affection to family and friends alike. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for being a great conversationalist with a sense of humor. Ellen enjoyed sharing stories of growing up in rural Buckland as a child with her family and many friends. Through her stories, she left behind a legacy and history of her family and the life they lived.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shelburne Falls for many years, where she enjoyed participating in the music programs and hymns.
Survivors include her beloved daughters: Beverly H. Fiske of Turners Falls, Doretta S. Gass and her husband Howard of Greenfield, and Joan E. Seaburg of Shortsville, N.Y. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Bellows and his wife Mary of East Charlemont. She leaves 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her two sons-in-law; Charles C. Fiske and Arthur "Sonny" Seaburg, and by a grandson-in-law, John C. Dikeman.
The family of the late Ellen D. Smith will receive guests on Thursday, Jan, 5, 2006, from the fellowship hall of the Greenfield Alliance Church, 385 Chapman St., from 9 a.m. until the time of the call to worship at 10, to be offered by the Rev. Arthur Warner, associate pastor, in celebration of Ellen's life. Interment will follow in the East Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, and will be private.
Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the National Health Foundation, c/o the Buckley HealthCare Center, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield, MA. 01301.
The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls have been entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family in care of www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Greenfield Recorder, January 4, 2006
She was born on March 17, 1908 in Deerfield, one of 11 children born to Ed F. and Maude L. (Bratton) Bellows. Ellen was educated in Charlemont public schools, attending the little Red School House in East Charlemont and graduated from the former Arms Academy in the Class of 1926.
She was married to her husband of 60 years, the now late Stuart H. Smith, on Dec. 19, 1926 in Buckland. They had made their home in Greenfield their entire married life, with Stuart predeceasing her in May of 1985.
Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed home sewing, quilting, crewel embroidery, crocheting, canning, baking and cooking. She was an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers and provided many of her fruits of her labor as gifts of affection to family and friends alike. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for being a great conversationalist with a sense of humor. Ellen enjoyed sharing stories of growing up in rural Buckland as a child with her family and many friends. Through her stories, she left behind a legacy and history of her family and the life they lived.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shelburne Falls for many years, where she enjoyed participating in the music programs and hymns.
Survivors include her beloved daughters: Beverly H. Fiske of Turners Falls, Doretta S. Gass and her husband Howard of Greenfield, and Joan E. Seaburg of Shortsville, N.Y. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Bellows and his wife Mary of East Charlemont. She leaves 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her two sons-in-law; Charles C. Fiske and Arthur "Sonny" Seaburg, and by a grandson-in-law, John C. Dikeman.
The family of the late Ellen D. Smith will receive guests on Thursday, Jan, 5, 2006, from the fellowship hall of the Greenfield Alliance Church, 385 Chapman St., from 9 a.m. until the time of the call to worship at 10, to be offered by the Rev. Arthur Warner, associate pastor, in celebration of Ellen's life. Interment will follow in the East Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, and will be private.
Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the National Health Foundation, c/o the Buckley HealthCare Center, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield, MA. 01301.
The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls have been entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family in care of www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Greenfield Recorder, January 4, 2006
GREENFIELD - Ellen D. (Bellows) Smith, 97, formerly of 155 Leyden Road, and a resident of the Buckley HealthCare Center, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the nursing facility following a period of declining health.
She was born on March 17, 1908 in Deerfield, one of 11 children born to Ed F. and Maude L. (Bratton) Bellows. Ellen was educated in Charlemont public schools, attending the little Red School House in East Charlemont and graduated from the former Arms Academy in the Class of 1926.
She was married to her husband of 60 years, the now late Stuart H. Smith, on Dec. 19, 1926 in Buckland. They had made their home in Greenfield their entire married life, with Stuart predeceasing her in May of 1985.
Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed home sewing, quilting, crewel embroidery, crocheting, canning, baking and cooking. She was an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers and provided many of her fruits of her labor as gifts of affection to family and friends alike. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for being a great conversationalist with a sense of humor. Ellen enjoyed sharing stories of growing up in rural Buckland as a child with her family and many friends. Through her stories, she left behind a legacy and history of her family and the life they lived.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shelburne Falls for many years, where she enjoyed participating in the music programs and hymns.
Survivors include her beloved daughters: Beverly H. Fiske of Turners Falls, Doretta S. Gass and her husband Howard of Greenfield, and Joan E. Seaburg of Shortsville, N.Y. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Bellows and his wife Mary of East Charlemont. She leaves 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her two sons-in-law; Charles C. Fiske and Arthur "Sonny" Seaburg, and by a grandson-in-law, John C. Dikeman.
The family of the late Ellen D. Smith will receive guests on Thursday, Jan, 5, 2006, from the fellowship hall of the Greenfield Alliance Church, 385 Chapman St., from 9 a.m. until the time of the call to worship at 10, to be offered by the Rev. Arthur Warner, associate pastor, in celebration of Ellen's life. Interment will follow in the East Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, and will be private.
Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the National Health Foundation, c/o the Buckley HealthCare Center, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield, MA. 01301.
The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls have been entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family in care of www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Greenfield Recorder, January 4, 2006
She was born on March 17, 1908 in Deerfield, one of 11 children born to Ed F. and Maude L. (Bratton) Bellows. Ellen was educated in Charlemont public schools, attending the little Red School House in East Charlemont and graduated from the former Arms Academy in the Class of 1926.
She was married to her husband of 60 years, the now late Stuart H. Smith, on Dec. 19, 1926 in Buckland. They had made their home in Greenfield their entire married life, with Stuart predeceasing her in May of 1985.
Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed home sewing, quilting, crewel embroidery, crocheting, canning, baking and cooking. She was an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers and provided many of her fruits of her labor as gifts of affection to family and friends alike. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for being a great conversationalist with a sense of humor. Ellen enjoyed sharing stories of growing up in rural Buckland as a child with her family and many friends. Through her stories, she left behind a legacy and history of her family and the life they lived.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shelburne Falls for many years, where she enjoyed participating in the music programs and hymns.
Survivors include her beloved daughters: Beverly H. Fiske of Turners Falls, Doretta S. Gass and her husband Howard of Greenfield, and Joan E. Seaburg of Shortsville, N.Y. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Bellows and his wife Mary of East Charlemont. She leaves 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her two sons-in-law; Charles C. Fiske and Arthur "Sonny" Seaburg, and by a grandson-in-law, John C. Dikeman.
The family of the late Ellen D. Smith will receive guests on Thursday, Jan, 5, 2006, from the fellowship hall of the Greenfield Alliance Church, 385 Chapman St., from 9 a.m. until the time of the call to worship at 10, to be offered by the Rev. Arthur Warner, associate pastor, in celebration of Ellen's life. Interment will follow in the East Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, and will be private.
Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the National Health Foundation, c/o the Buckley HealthCare Center, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield, MA. 01301.
The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls have been entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family in care of www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Greenfield Recorder, January 4, 2006
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Rollon Edward Bellows
1900–1974
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Beatrice Opal Bellows Rose
1903–2000
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Myrtle Francease Bellows Smith
1905–1953
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Marjorie L Bellows Mazor
1910–1937
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Lella E. Bellows Dostie
1911–1997
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Ruth Ethelend Bellows Dustin
1914–1991
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1920–1988
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1922–1994
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1925–2005
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