BORN

1941

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Cresmount Funeral Home - Fennell Chapel

322 Fennell Ave East

Hamilton, Ontario

Ellen Collington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 20, 2013.


 

Departed suddenly but peacefully, November 19, 2013 at Hamilton General Hospital. Loving wife of Mark Collington, mother of Philip (Tara) and Stephen, beloved Nana of Emma Louise and Lucy Anne, Ellen is also survived by brother Philip Roy and sister Karen Schilthuis. A career teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth School Board, Ellen was a passionate quilter and fabric artist, and past president of the Hamilton Quilters Guild.

Visitation on Friday November 22 from 6-9pm, Memorial Celebration on Saturday at 10:30am (Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Hamilton, McMaster Children’s Hospital or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be deeply appreciated.

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November 26, 2013

Karin Primorac

Best English Teacher I ever had. I remember visiting her often in her classroom and we talked about books and plants and life in general. She brought out a passion in reading that stays with me today. Sir Allan MacNab 1975. Deepest Condolences to the family

November 23, 2013

Jordan

Mrs. Collington was a phenomenal educator, and I still think of her fondly even after 20 years. She encouraged my curiosity in unusual little details, was generous with her A++'s, and I use her essay writing methods to this day. You will be missed by several generations of students. She was an amazing woman that had a big impact on my life.

November 23, 2013

Ginny Megin

I'll always remember Ellen's warm smile, gracious hospitality, intelligence and practicality. My thoughts go to all of the family.

November 22, 2013

V Austen

Mrs. Collington was a wonderful teacher. Creative, inspiring, kind, and certainly patient with us guinea pigs of the gifted program. She set so many of us on our paths. So sorry for your loss.

November 22, 2013

Evelyn Tracy

Dear Phil and family, I am so sorry to learn of the sudden passing of your mother. My heart goes out to all of you. After reading your mother's obituary, it was obvious that she was a very special woman. With sympathy, Evelyn

November 22, 2013

Dr. Valerie-Dawn Ruddell Girhiny

Ellen,
As the memories flood by, I reflect on wonderful, happy times of experiences shared. Our journey began at Hill Park Secondary School and continued in the worlds of education and classical music.
Family,
Grateful I am to have walked on several paths with your beloved sister, wife, mother and grandmother. May she be granted blessed repose and eternal memory.

November 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Sorry we can't be there. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Cousins, Bobby & Darlene Carter & family

November 21, 2013

François Paré

Phil, Tara, Emma and Lucy, our thoughts are with you in these sad times. Just know that sadness will slowly dissipate, and memory will take hold.
François and Marg

November 21, 2013

Steve Gaudun

Deepest condolences.

November 21, 2013

Valerie Fernandes

On behalf of the Fernandes Family, we wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Ellen Collington. Our prayers are with Phil, Tara, Emma, Lucy and the Collington family.

Valerie and Shane Fernandes

November 21, 2013

Ellen Collington was my Grade 12 English teacher at Westmount High School in 1966-67. She was well-respected, very competent and and she had a no-nonsense style, but she knew when to smile and get back to work.
Many good memories. Sincere sypathies to her family.
Fred Voytek

November 21, 2013

Jeanne Laurel

On behalf of the English Department at Niagara University, we offer our deepest sympathies to the family. After reading a little more about Mrs. Collington, I can clearly see where her son Phil gets his teaching abilities, his compassion and his breadth of spirit. I know she will be sorely missed. All the best -- Jeanne Laurel, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of English at Niagara University.

November 21, 2013

Emily Silbert

The lessons I learned as your student stay with me as I pass them on to my own students now. Your legacy lives on, Mrs. Collington.

November 21, 2013

Pam Sittler

Ellen's energy will be missed at the Canadian Embroiders Guild Guelph (GEGG) meetings. She had so much to share in all things fibre and thread related. It's hard to believe we won't be bumping in to her at various "shows" across the province.

November 21, 2013

Rose Petersen

Ellen made life richer for knowing her. She helped me with tricky quilt problems and inspired me to think outside the box. Her vibrant personality has touched many people. She will be very much missed. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

November 20, 2013

Leslie Smith

So shocked by the passing of a dynamic woman,who always had a smile for all.You and Leigh can enjoy stitching together in heaven.You will be dearly missed.

November 20, 2013

You were always so supportive and encouraging to all. Thank you. I miss you. I'm so glad we had a hug last week. I don't want to believe there won't be another.
Shelley Ballantyne

November 20, 2013

Cindy Leduc

Ellen : Your talents and original inspirations will be sadly missed by your quilt family and friends.

November 20, 2013

Margaret Varga

I will sincerely miss you. You were a kind friend and beloved fellow quilter. Margaret Varga, Hamilton Quilters Guild

November 20, 2013

Ellen: friend, teacher, talented fibre artist, full of energy and enthusiasm for many artistic endeavours. I am so glad our paths crossed over the years. Rest in Peace Ellen. I know you are drawing or stitching somewhere now.
My sincere condolences to family.
Donna Funnell

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