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Ellen Stafford, 70, of Brewster, MA, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center, N. Chatham, MA. Mrs. Stafford was born in Pittsfield, MA, to the late Thomas and Ellen Behan Cowell. She lived in Syracuse, NY, for several years before moving to Brewster. Mrs. Stafford was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms College, receiving a bachelor's degree in biology; she also held a master's degree in education. Mrs. Stafford was a teacher with the Guilderland School District; she also taught in New City, NY, and in Redondo Beach, CA. Subsequently, she worked as a claims examiner for the New York State Department of Labor in Syracuse. Mrs. Stafford was an avid golfer; she belonged to Captains Country Club in Brewster and was the club champion at WaNoa Country Club in Syracuse. Mrs. Stafford was predeceased by her husband, Earl B. Stafford. She is survived by one son, Earl B. Stafford Jr. of Boston, MA; two brothers, Thomas J. Cowell of Saratoga Springs and Joseph M. Cowell of Las Vegas, NV; and 13 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stafford loved her dog, Max. Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center, 390 Orleans Road, N. Chatham, MA 02650
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1937 - 2007 (70 years)
