Ellen Stewart (Maxwell), 75 -of Bonita Springs, Florida and EHT, NJ passed away on September 23, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Linwood, NJ surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Eleanor Maxwell and brother Charles “Bubby” Maxwell . She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, David R. Stewart ; her daughters, Tracey Miller Geary (Joseph) of Linwood, NJ and Tamara Miller Lamb (John) of Egg Harbor Township, NJ , stepson Chris Morgan (Shannon),GA; grandchildren Samantha Lamb, Jake Geary, Natalie Geary , Jonathan Lamb, Alexa Morgan and Reese Morgan; siblings, Doris Liekfet (Fred), MD; Arthur Maxwell (Dee), Absecon, NJ; Lewis Maxwell (Nancy), Mays Landing, NJ; Deborah Cavileer (Benjamin), VA, sister in law Nancy Maxwell, Laureldale, NJ; best friends Charlotte Price and Sandy Hesser, and many nieces and nephews. Ellen was a 1957 graduate of Pleasantville High School and worked as an office manager for many years before securing her real estate license in 1972. She founded SANDELL Relators with Sandy Hesser and they went on to win numerous multi-million dollar sales awards throughout NJ. Known for her extraordinary kindness, her 24/7 dependability and her work ethic, she would go out of her way to help people secure their special home. A lifelong champion of women’s rights, Ellen was generous and outgoing, helping start the first Brownie and Girl Scout Troops in EHT, The AC Knitting Club that made items for area hospital patients, as well as working for many cancer support groups. She loved traveling, entertaining, knitting, reading and mahjong; but was most passionate about her grandchildren. “Mom Mom’s” verbal encouragements, sharing of a good book , New Year’s Eve celebrations, Spring Breaks, Video Gaming, and Miss America Contests will be sadly missed. Visitation 5:30pm-7:30pm followed by Funeral Service, Friday, October 3 at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund or charity of your choice. Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund http://www.shirleymaefund.org To mail your donations: P.O. Box 3265, Margate, NJ 08402
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Ellen Stewart
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