A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ellen M. (Carney) Graham, of Highland Heights, on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.) South Euclid. Mrs. Graham died Sunday at her residence.
She was born on January 11, 1933 in Cleveland. She was a 3 year resident of Highland Heights, previously residing in South Euclid and Cleveland Heights. She worked as a cake decorator at the old Hough Bakery Co., and also at the John Carroll University School of Business. She was a loyal member of the East Side Irish American Club. She was a singer, an excellent dancer, loved flowers, plants and gardening, had a green thumb and looked forward to her Thursday sailing with Laura. People were drawn to Ellens quiet understanding, kindness, ready laugh and grace.
She is survived by her children, Lawrence (Lori), Beth, Timothy (Cheryl), Martin (Christine), Margaret Peggy (Gary Salovon) and Sally (Terrence) Morgan, her grandchildren Bridget, Kate, Danielle, Lyndsey, Jon, Grace, Timmy, Ellie, Caroline, Jamie, Jenny, and Owen, a great-grandchild Kellen, her brothers John Jack (Eileen) Carney, William Bill Carney and Michael Carney, nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence, her parents Michael and Delia (Walsh) Carney and a sister Margaret Flowers. She was a Life-long friend to Ceil Guccion. Ellens home and heart were open to all and the kettle was always on.
The family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Ellen on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 PM at The DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of So. Euclid, 4600 Mayfield Rd. (just East of Green Rd.). Fr. James P. ODonnell will officiate at the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.
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Beth and Katie,
Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult moment in your lives.
Brandy Sweeney
Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your friends for strength,
and always remember how much you are cared about.
Janice Lloyd Wathey
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Mrs. Graham. We were next-door neighbors on Northampton back in the 1960’s. I always loved going over to Beth’s to play, the house was always so full of life! Mrs. Graham was a wonderful person, always welcoming me over. Living next door to your family gave me some of my best childhood memories! My sympathy to you all, she will surely be missed!
Janice Lloyd Wathey
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Beth and Katie,
Your colleagues and friends in the School of Communication Studies send you all our love and support at this difficult time for you and your family. Please know that we hold you and your family in our hearts.
Debbie White
Katie,
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this time. Talk to you soon.
Love and peace,
Debbie
Mary Ann King
Some people come into our lives and leave their footprints across our hearts. Ellen was such a person !
During our forty year friendship, she brought laughter and her Irish wit into my life. We shared our joys and sorrows, raised our children together, and enjoyed many a conversation over a hot cup of coffee or a pot of tea. We traveled together, explored new ventures, and delighted in finding a bargain. We each attended the funerals of our parents, and when she lost her Larry, we grieved together.
I will never forget Ellen Graham. I will treasure the memory of our friendship, always.
Mary Ann King
Some people come into our lives and leave their footprints across our hearts. Ellen was such a person !
During our forty year friendship, she brought laughter and her Irish wit into my life. We shared our joys and sorrows, raised our children together, and enjoyed many a conversation over a hot cup of coffee or a pot of tea. We traveled together, explored new ventures, and delighted in finding a bargain. We each attended the funerals of our parents, and when she lost her Larry, we grieved together.
I will never forget Ellen Graham. I will treasure the memory of our friendship, always.
Tracy Negrelli
Dear Graham Family, I am sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many memories of your mom in my young adult life. She will be missed.
Mary Becka
My dear friend Sally,
Sending all my love and prayers and comfort your way. I always wanted to meet this mother of all, and I did, through you. I cherish your stories of her, her refreshing outlook on life and her endless words of wisdom for every situation. May her love and memories comfort you as you wade through the waters of grief. I miss you my friend,
Gadaggio(?) My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
All my love,
Mary B
Diane Bugeja
Beth and Katie,
Our prayers are with you both and your extended family. We always enjoyed Ellen’s visits to Athens. We will miss here Irish wit and ways plus her beauty, grace and practical advise.
Love, Diane, Shane, Erin, Mikayle and Michael Bugeja