Marion Ellen Sylvester

Marion Ellen Sylvester, 72, of Hull, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Easter Sunday.

Ellen found her calling as a nurse beginning from South Shore hospital and spanning to the infirmary at the Charles Street Jail.  Working for the City of Boston was where she developed a passion for serving the forgotten members of the community. Ellen’s care touched the homeless, those in addiction and recovery, patients with HIV/AIDS and those with mental health issues. Ellen loved to travel and cherished her “spring breaks” with friends in Aruba for the last 35 years. She enjoyed the beach, painting with watercolors, making jewelry, and spending time with loved ones. She had an open door, an open heart and a laugh that will not be forgotten.

Ellen is the daughter of the late Dr. William M. Bergan and Marion Bergan. She was the loving mother of Jennifer Tichy and Brian of Santa Clarita, CA, Jamie Barbuto and Bruno of Hanover, and Meghan Sylvester and Richard Hennessey of Hull. Sister of Margaret “Bitsy” Larson of Miami, FL, Maureen White of La Quinta, CA and her late husband Joseph P. White and the late Kathleen Bergan. Ellen poured her heart and soul into the love and care of her grandchildren: Charlotte and Isabella; Bruno, Luca and Dante; Cordelia and Richard; and William and Gabrielle. Godmother of Jodi Purssell and Kevin Roach. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and all her friends she called FAMILY.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10 AM. Burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ellen may be made to Ruah Breath of Life, 10 Russell St., Cambridge, MA 02140.