Dorothy J. Ellard, 75
Dateline: Norton, MA
Dorothy J. (LeBlanc) Ellard, 75, of Norton, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Ellard, to whom she was wed on August 4, 1957.
Born in Boston, MA on April 17, 1937, she was a dear daughter of the late Edward L. and Delia (Deveau) LeBlanc.
Dottie grew up in the Dorchester section of Boston. She was educated in Boston schools and was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Ellard had been employed for 30 years at the Boston Insulated Wire and Cable Co. She retired with the position of an Administrative Assistant.
A communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, she had made her home in Norton for the past 37 years. Dottie’s favorite times spent were those in the presence of her adoring family, especially with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, times spent at her families summer home in West Yarmouth and the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod.
In addition to her beloved husband of 55 years, she is survived by her devoted children, David J. Ellard and his wife Julie of Foxboro, Edward R. Ellard and his wife Jacqueline of California, Steven M. Ellard and his wife Christine of Brewster, Diane M. Chaplin and her husband Timothy of Attleboro and the late Susan G. Ellard. She is also survived by her cherished 11 grandchildren.
Her Funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:00 A.M. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Burial will follow in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday October 8th from 4-8 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com