Ellen Catherine (Cregan) Anderton
September 15, 1941 ~ May 10, 2012
Anderton, Ellen Catherine (Cregan), 70, died at home on Thurs., May 10, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Ellen was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Chapman, KS, to Cyril and Vera Mae (Ballantyne) Cregan. She graduated from Sacred Heart College and on August 17, 1963, she married George D. Anderton, Jr. Ellen and George have four children, John (Monica) Anderton of Duluth, GA, Catherine (John) Dugan of Clearwater, Anne (David) Warren and Susan (Matthew) McCown, both of Wichita. After raising her children, Ellen worked as a legal secretary at Dugan and Dugan Law Office. She was an author and genealogist. After reconnecting with relatives in Ireland, Ellen enjoyed multiple trips there. She cherished her nine grandchildren. Ellen is also survived by brother, John (Norma) Cregan, and sisters, Mary (Dave) Malcom, Loretta (Kent) Thomas, and Lucille (Dan) Holder. Rosary, 7 p.m., Mon., May 14; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Tues., May 15, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Spexarth officiating. Interment will follow, 3:30 p.m., St. Patrick Cemetery in Chapman. Memorials to St. Peter the Apostle Building Fund. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My belated condolences on your loss of Ellen. She was a wonderful person and was dearly loved by many, past and present. (It is hard for me to believe she is with the Lord now as I have known her since the 5th Grade. It was a gift of friendship I will always cherish and hold close in my heart and memories. I am sure she is making the Angels sing and smile.) Love, Vineta
George and family: We were traveling and just learned of Ellen’s death. Our sympathies and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Ellen always brought a such a bright, positive, and gracious presence into every room she entered. We will miss her greatly. Love to you all, Lissa, Kevin, Sam, and Jillian
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We always enjoyed Ellen’s bubbly personality during her office visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Mary, Just letting you know how much I am thinking about you and all your family this evening and tomorrow. When I saw Ellen’s picture, I knew she must have been a real sweet lady. My sympathy to you and all your family. Mary
My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved…In time, as your heart heals, you will find comfort and peace in the memories you have to cherish.(Romans 15:4)
My heart goes out to each of you whom she loved so dearly. I’m out of town, but my prayers will join with yours on Tuesday.