Ellen Doak- Winslow's Obituary
Ellen Doak Winslow of Edgewater Park, New Jersey, and Bristol, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February, 2 from cardiac arrest.
She was the kind and loving daughter of Meta Florence Landreth and William Conway Doak of Burlington.
Ellen graduated from Moorestown Friends and later pursued an arts education. She married and moved to Miami and later Washington, D.C. where she worked as an executive secretary.
She was a talented designer of Victorian Christmas ornaments, which were chosen for display in The White House in 1984 and recognized in the New York Times as well as many other publications.
She was a gifted artist and a talented singer, often performing at many local events. Ellen often wrote letters to the editor lifting up the importance of love and kindness. For many years she was a beloved sample lady at Pathmark, and a dedicated volunteer at Saint Stephen’s Church, Beverly.
Above all Ellen was a kind soul who encouraged others to love one-another as well as Christ. She was recently predeceased by her beloved cat Heidi.
Survivors include brother, William Doak of Virginia, sisters, Jean Doak, of Berkeley, CA and Mimi Pakenham of London, England and a large extended family.
She will be missed by all who knew her gentle kindness. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her honor may be given to Saint Stephen’s church, Beverly.
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