Ellen C. McNeil
d. May 19, 2015
Ellen C. McNeil
CHESHIRE - Ellen Clossick McNeil, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of the late Edward J. McNeil.
Ellen was born May 25, 1929 in New Haven, the daughter of the late William and Bridget (Hyland) Clossick. Upon graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School, she married her husband and moved to Cheshire. After the unexpected death of her young husband, Ellen resiliently raised her three children.
Later in life, Ellen joined the United Illuminating Company as a Customer Service Representative; a position she thoroughly enjoyed, and fondly would recall memories every time a storm temporarily suspended power and electricity in Cheshire.
Ellen enjoyed tag-sale hunting on Sundays for a “good bargain”, having fun with her friends, laughing and soaking-up the sun on a hot summer day.
She will forever be remembered by her three children: Lauren A. Backman (Kenneth) of Cheshire, CT, Craig McNeil (Amy) of Littleton, CO, and R. Edward ‘Legs’ McNeil of Schwenksville, PA; her four grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as “Gia”, Ainsley and Ashleigh Backman of Cheshire, CT, Sean and Moira McNeil of Littleton, CO. She is predeceased by her siblings Margaret and William Clossick, and Mary Jane Wilson.
Ellen’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to her full-time, live-in caregiver, Ms. Ann Prince. Ann’s gentle touch and kind spirit allowed Ellen’s family to respect her wish to remain in her home during the later years of her life.
Arrangements – As a devote Catholic and communicant of St. Thomas Becket Church, friends and family are warmly invited to attend funeral services Monday May 25, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. to St. Thomas Becket Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in North Haven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary service taking place at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 N. Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Ellen was born May 25, 1929 in New Haven, the daughter of the late William and Bridget (Hyland) Clossick. Upon graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School, she married her husband and moved to Cheshire. After the unexpected death of her young husband, Ellen resiliently raised her three children.
Later in life, Ellen joined the United Illuminating Company as a Customer Service Representative; a position she thoroughly enjoyed, and fondly would recall memories every time a storm temporarily suspended power and electricity in Cheshire.
Ellen enjoyed tag-sale hunting on Sundays for a “good bargain”, having fun with her friends, laughing and soaking-up the sun on a hot summer day.
She will forever be remembered by her three children: Lauren A. Backman (Kenneth) of Cheshire, CT, Craig McNeil (Amy) of Littleton, CO, and R. Edward ‘Legs’ McNeil of Schwenksville, PA; her four grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as “Gia”, Ainsley and Ashleigh Backman of Cheshire, CT, Sean and Moira McNeil of Littleton, CO. She is predeceased by her siblings Margaret and William Clossick, and Mary Jane Wilson.
Ellen’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to her full-time, live-in caregiver, Ms. Ann Prince. Ann’s gentle touch and kind spirit allowed Ellen’s family to respect her wish to remain in her home during the later years of her life.
Arrangements – As a devote Catholic and communicant of St. Thomas Becket Church, friends and family are warmly invited to attend funeral services Monday May 25, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. to St. Thomas Becket Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in North Haven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary service taking place at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 N. Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, CT 06410.
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