ANDERSON, Ellen Ford (Bagley) 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 5, 2017, in her home in Milton, MA, just 7 weeks after the death of her beloved husband, Bob. She leaves her daughter Kristine and her husband Richard Doherty of Milton, daughter Karen and her late husband Arthur Jones of West Roxbury, grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Doherty and granddaughter Nora Doherty, all of South Boston. Daughter of Ellen (Leary) and William Bagley and sister of the late Joan Kelly of Hingham. Ellen was born and raised in St. Brendan's parish in Dorchester. After graduating from Girls High School, Ellen went to work for the Boston Gas Company. Bob, also from Dorchester, used to note that Ellen grew up in a single family brick house, with indoor plumbing and a garage, "I thought I was marrying an heiress!" he would joke. And in fact they enjoyed a rich married life spanning 67 years. They moved to Canton in 1956 and Ellen worked as a secretary in the Canton Public School system for more than twenty years. She was a doting and fun NeeNee to her grandchildren with whom she lived for almost 25 years—passing along recipes, gardening and yard sale tips, wisecracks and quips from Shakespeare! Ellen and Bob "wintered" in Naples, FL where they enjoyed a whole new chapter of friends, activities and much golf. She will be missed deeply. Funeral arrangements are private. Gifts of remembrance may be made to the Corey C. Griffin Charitable Foundation, 205 Newbury Street, Suite 410, Framingham, MA 01701. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com