Whitman – Ellen P. (Anderson) Moran 77, a resident of Whitman for more than 50 years died unexpectedly on Monday July 5.
Born in Quincy and raised in Braintree she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ellen M. (Reardon) Anderson and a graduate of Braintree High School.
Before her retirement Ellen had worked many years as an operator for New England Telephone.
She was an avid bowler and had participated in several bowling leagues in the area. She enjoyed working around her home and yard but her greatest pleasure came from the time spent sharing cookouts with her family around her pool.
She is survived by her children Arthur, Gail and Michael Moran all of Whitman and David Moran of Plymouth, her cherished grandchildren Bob, Mike, Sharon, Sarai, David, Kris, Dan, Steve and Eric, her brother Francis Anderson of FL as well as 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Kevin Moran and sister of the late Ernie Anderson.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday July 10 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Friday July 9 from 4-8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to American Cancer Society 5 Manley Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 or to the Arthritis Foundation – Mass Chapter 29 Crafts Street Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458-1287