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Sutton, Ellen V.

Ellen Victoria (Kenney) Sutton, a longtime resident of Roslindale, died Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.  She was 86.  Ellen was born October 12, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Joseph J. Kenney Jr. and Delia (Kilduff) Kenney.  During World War Two she worked as a civilian secretary for the US Army in Boston.  After the war she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked as a medical secretary in the emergency ward of Children’s Hospital in Boston for 20 years.  She enjoyed gardening in her spare time.  Ellen was the wife of the late James M. Sutton and the sister of the late Joseph J. Kenney Jr.  She is survived by her two sons, James M. Sutton Jr., and his wife Marie, of Roslindale, and Francis J. Sutton of Roslindale.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 2 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale.  Private burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, in Roslindale.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Rosemary & Gillis MacKinnon
    February 27th, 2009 | 4:17 pm

    Jim, Marie and Francis
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know Ellen is in a better place. Sorry we can’t be with you at this time but will see you soon.

    Rosemary & Gillis

  2. February 28th, 2009 | 3:29 pm

    Jim , Marie and family

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Your sadness will fade in time and memories
    will bring thoughts of a happier days .
    God Bless you, Rich and Judie

  3. Michael Mac Kinnon
    February 28th, 2009 | 6:48 pm

    Jim
    Thinking of you at this time in your sorrow, but trusting your mother is at peace. My condolences as well to Francis and Marie.

    Michael MacKinnon

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