Ellen F. Kirchner
January 8, 1953 ~ July 22, 2022
GEORGETOWN - Ellen Frances (Blanchette) Kirchner, born on January 8, 1953, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2022. She leaves behind her best friend and other half, Robert Edward Kirchner, to whom she was married for 48 years.
Ellen and Bob are a love story that defies all odds and expectations. The love they shared was palpable, you could feel it in their presence and spending time together is what made her happy. She loved being in their garden, watching the birds on the porch, taking care of her plants, feeding their fish, beekeeping, cooking, baking, and teaching their cats to paw paw and sit pretty. Her interests were many and varied.
Predeceased by their first child, Bryan Michael Kirchner, she waited 46 years to be with him. We are sure the sadness she felt leaving her other two children behind, Rory Daniel Kirchner and Shana Louise Smith, was only made bearable because she knew Bryan was waiting for her.
Ellen’s whole world was being a mother and wife. She devoted her entire life to her family and the only thing she ever wanted was for her kids to be kind, thoughtful, and happy. They both married their own soulmates, Phil Smith and Christine Miller, and gave her four amazing grandchildren. Ellen was happiest spending time with her grandchildren, seeing pictures and videos of them, and facetiming with them. She leaves behind Paxton Bryan Smith, Camden Ozzie Smith, Conley Kellen Smith, and Camille Marie Kirchner who will forever miss her and who are following her path of being kind, thoughtful, and happy. They are the legacy she leaves.
Ellen was predeceased by her mother, Louisa Jane Blanchette, who taught her to love both coffee and cats in equal parts. She also leaves behind her brothers George Blanchette and Joe Blanchette, and her nieces and nephews Alana Kirchner, James Kirchner, Cassandra Blanchette, Craig Blanchette, and Ryker Blanchette.
Her celebration of life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Ellen’s name to the Boston Children’s Hospital NICU at www.childrenshospital.org.
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One day I know we will see each other again my little big sister, until then your memory will always be very close to my heart. I can’t believe you are gone, I’m heartbroken. I love you Ellen. Joey
Georgie and Joey. Ellen was the prettiest little girl in the neighborhood. She didn’t have to go far to meet her love. Only two streets over ! They combined two of the neighborhood’s best known names. It hurts me to read that she is gone. Kathy (Toomey) from 8 Salvatore Circle
Words cannot describe the sadness we feel upon hearing this news. Ellen was an incredibly talented and just a wonderful woman. We had so many great times together. We send our condolences to her entire family.
Neil and Carol Soucy
Ellen was the kindest person I have ever known. Never a bad word and she loved her family cats and most of all Bob.
She will always be Fifi to me. Mark
So very sorry to hear of Ellen’s death, she meant so much to me and my husband John. We had many good times together, she even made my wedding dress! Then we shared all the births of our children and were very close at that time. Will never forget you hope to see you again when the time comes, we will help to keep an eye out on Bob. Love Nancy and John
We shared so many memories over the years. We met through our husbands and bonded over our love of crafts. One day her brother Joe and my sister Karen were both around for Christmas and we set it up for them to meet. They eventually married and had a son Ryker. We would often joke that we knew some day we would be family. Will miss playing words with friends with you every morning.
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. They were our next door neighbors in Rowley. I babysat Rory and Shana often. Their dog Tara was practically our dog too. I remember waking up most summer mornings to Ellen filling the kiddie pool in her back yard. Such a lovely family. I’m glad Ellen had a place in my life, however brief. Her light will shine on.