Ellen E. Sheldon

SARATOGA SPRINGS —On Thursday, December 8, Ellen E. Sheldon, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away. She was seventy-four. She was born to Clarence and Edna Smith in Roosevelt, NY. Ellen graduated from Adirondack Community College with an associate degree in Nursing working both in Ellis Hospital and Saratoga Hospital emergency department. 

Ellen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Sheldon. She is survived by her three children Matthew Sheldon (Rachael) of North Port, FL, Scott Sheldon (Marsha) of Los Angeles, CA, and Ann Dierna (John) of Ballston Spa. Ellen is also survived by two siblings, Doug (Linda) Smith and Charlotte Bermas. Her dear friends Polly and Sandy MacPherson, John and Christie Chiumento, and Barbara and Christopher Mack will miss her as well. Lastly, she is survived by her three beautiful and well-loved granddaughters Emily, Stephanie, and Rylie. 

Ellen was special. She had so many gifts that it is hard to put all of them in words. Ellen became a nurse because of her innate ability to want to care for others. She took care of others always before taking care of her own self. This includes having her mother and mother in-law live with her in their elder years. Holidays were always surrounded by friends (who were her family) and her family. 

She gave easily to those in need. She would either bake, sew, or create for whomever needed something. If you have had something knitted, hand-crafted or ate her homemade treats, you know you were loved.

We could talk about Ellen for days and hope those who knew her will do so with everyone they meet but for now we will say see you again someday, Ellen! 

A memorial service was celebrated in North Port, Florida at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Thursday, December 15.