Ellen Michelle (Zatkow) Dufour, 62, of Plymouth formerly of Franklin died September 30 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston following eight courageous years living with Multiple Myeloma. She was the wife of Michael R. Dufour for the past 37 years.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, December 4,1962, the daughter of Doris (Solov) Zatkow of Boynton Beach, Florida and the late Martin Zatkow, Ellen was raised in Cranford, New Jersey and lived in Franklin from 2002 until just recently moving to Plymouth.
Ellen was a graduate of Northeastern University and received a master’s degree from Simmons College.
Ellen had been a counselor at Norton High School for many years.
Ellen enjoyed reading, traveling, going to the beach and time with family, including her dogs.
In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by her children, Daniel Dufour and his wife Allie of North Attleboro, and Emily Medeiros and her husband Kyle of Carver.
She is also survived by her siblings, Lawrence Zatkow of New Brunswick, New Jersey and Julie Zatkow of Boynton Beach, Florida.
Ellen is also survived by her granddaughter Maddie.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday October 6 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street Franklin at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation will be on Monday, October 6 from 1:00 -2:00p.m.
Burial will be in Union Street Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.