VanDALINDA, Ellen A., of Winthrop, suddenly, on February 22, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Walter A. and Frances (Conway) VanDalinda. She was also survived by several loving cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri. Feb. 27, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will follow the service in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thurs. from 4-7pm. Ellen was employed as a library administrator in the City of Everett. She was a graduate of Winthrop HS-Class of 67, graduate of the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, attended classes at UMass Boston, received an Art Therapy Degree from Leslie College and received a Library Science Master’s Degree from Simmons College. Ellen was a bird enthusiast, and was especially fond of parrots. She had a few at home which she loved and cared for very much. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.