Mary A. Ellis
Died: Mar 2, 2014
She was employed by Crossmark Enterprises, Mount Olive, NJ as an Event Specialist. Mary was a devoted and loving mother who enjoyed crafting.
She is survived by her husband: Donald R. Ellis; 2 sons, Kevin and Conor Harris; her mother Barbara (Krueger) Johnson; 2 brothers, John Johnson and wife Patricia, James Johnson and wife Peggy, 1 sister Carol Vergara and husband Mario; mother in law, Lois Ellis; 2 sister in laws, Joan Murray and husband Bill, Janet MacQueen and husband Gary, and Beth Crane; 2 brother in laws, Jay and Gordan Ellis; 6 nieces, Christina Vergara, Ashley Johnson, Emily Vergara, Megan Johnson, Colleen and Megan Harris; 4 nephews, Kyle and Ryan Johnson, Patrick and Christopher Harris; devoted dogs, Jasmine & Abby.
The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Thursday March 6,2014 at Our Lady Of The Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Rev. Abuchi Nwosu officiating. Cremation is private.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hackensack UMC Foundation, John Theurer Cancer Center, P.O. Box 417290, Boston, MA 02241-7290 in memory of Mary.
Condolences:
Leslie Nicola
#17
March 7th, 2014 7:00 am
Oh Mary, we shall miss you! I think of you especially when I paint. I
remember our painting sessions on the porch of the most beautiful little house nestled in the most cuddly little cove on the coast of Maine. You dove right into the painting fun, used lots of water and bright colors. I can tell alot about a person by the way they paint. You were brave, bold, and optimistic. You didn't need to paint in the lines, you let the colors flow. And you were not afraid of expressing yourself, you used vivid colors and smiled. I loved your smile. May you continue smiling wherever you are and continue sharing it with us.
John and Maria Hatgidimitriou
#16
March 6th, 2014 2:02 pm
Our deepest condolences for your great loss. We did not know Mary but are friends of the family.
May she rest in peace, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hatgidimitriou Family
Dan Boisvert
#15
March 6th, 2014 9:54 am
So sorry to hear about this. I always enjoyed speaking with Mary up in Maine, and will miss having her swear that she enjoyed our late late night guitar sessions! Weeks on the island will NOT be the same without her. She had a wonderful spirit and will be missed Deeply. Best wishes and deepest condolences, Don.
Joyce & Tom Fulweiler
#14
March 5th, 2014 6:52 pm
Don:
Although we only got to know Mary during your annual visits to Maine We felt like she was a great, long time friend and we will miss her very much. We are so sorry for your loss
Merryl and David Goldman
#13
March 5th, 2014 4:32 pm
Dearest Don,
It breaks our hearts to hear of Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I got to know Mary as a friend and even during her sickness, she reached out to me. we e-mailed each other and that meant the world to me.
I will always remember the wonderful days on the island.
She will be greatly missed by all of us!
Love,
Merryl and David
Joan & Bill
#12
March 5th, 2014 6:39 am
There will always be a place in our hearts for you Mary - such a fighter! You will be truly missed. Our Maine vacations will never be the same. So happy you have been a part of Donald's life.
Julie McConnell
#11
March 5th, 2014 6:07 am
Don, Conor, Kevin and family, My deepest sympathy on learning of Mary's passing. Mary was a vibrant and fun woman who fought tenaciously against a disease that took her life too soon. I trust you will hold many fond memories in your hearts. Sincere condolences.
Julie McConnell, Gilford, NH
Beth and Stan Robinson
#10
March 5th, 2014 2:09 am
We're so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed getting to know Mary during our visits to Long Island, Maine. We were lucky to be able to share wonderful memories together. Our thoughts are with you.
Lois & George Toomey
#9
March 4th, 2014 8:36 pm
Don, we did not know Mary but we are friends of the family. May you find comfort in the loving memories of Mary you hold in your heart. We will keep both you and Mary in our prayers.
Lois & George Toomey
Michael, Amy, and Brooke Murray
#8
March 4th, 2014 7:14 pm
Our time spent with you on vacation is something we will never forget. We are sad that as Brooke gets older she will not have the chance to know you as we had. The times spent sitting, talking, and preparing meals together was always a pleasure. We feel fortunate to have known someone so strong willed and courageous. You will be missed dearly though never forgotten.
With Love,
Mike, Amy, and Brooke
Gimanton NH
Sandy and Steve McCarty
#7
March 4th, 2014 4:43 pm
Don,
We were so sad to hear of Mary's passing. We enjoyed getting to know you and spending time with both of you in Maine. Mary was very courageous and certainly put up a good fight. Please know we are thinking of you.
Ann & Ron Stewart
#6
March 4th, 2014 1:26 pm
Sincere condolances to all the Families especially the Johnston's we were neighbours on Codman Street shared wonderfull memories friendship and Love that will live forever.God Bless you all. love Ann & Ron Stewart
Peter, Antoinette, Cailey and Wyatt Marston
#5
March 4th, 2014 9:57 am
Please accept our sincerest condolences and sorrow for the loss in your family. Mary will be missed greatly. We will miss conversations that were shared at the island in Maine over a cup of percolated coffee and showing off the treasures that were found searching the beach. Thoughts and prayers are being sent from our family to yours,
The Marston Family, Pittsfield, NH
Bob, Teddie, Doug and Rob Falcone
#4
March 3rd, 2014 6:24 pm
Don, Conor and Kevin,
A wonderful lady has left us, we will carry fond memories of her forever. We are so sorry. Love to all.
Bob, Teddie, Doug and Rob
Tim
#3
March 3rd, 2014 5:08 pm
We love you! The greatest God Mother in the world! May God Bless You! Love always Timmy
Hazel Stewart
#2
March 3rd, 2014 4:16 pm
Rest in Peace, Mary. Thank you for your amazing presence in my life, just when I needed someone like you to guide me.... oh, the adventures we had.
To the rest of the Johnson family - thank you for being my 2nd family. You are all awesome!!!! My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Hazel
Sharon Kelly Ellis
#1
March 3rd, 2014 3:38 pm
I am so sorry for your great loss. I didn't know Mary but I heard wonderful things about her. I know she was a Blessing to all who knew her and now she's Heaven's newest angel. I am praying for all of you.
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