aged 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 3, 2024 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.

Ellen was born on September 7, 1950 in Oshawa, Ontario to Cornelius and Eileen Keppel. She attended Central Collegiate High School and graduated fromthe University of Toronto, teacher education program.

She was a dedicated and much loved elementary school teacher with the Durham Catholic District School Board for 28 years, inspiring students in their studies.

In her life Ellen enjoyed cooking and having her family and friends over for dinner.

She also enjoyed winter travels with her husband to Mexico and South Carolina. In her later years she enjoyed her Hallmark movies and game shows.

Ellen is predeceased by her husband, Ed. She is survived by her step children, Greg (Grace) Strojwons and Suzanne (Michael) Watson, her younger brother, Con Keppel, and younger sister, Kate (Bill) Kudryk, her niece and nephew, Sonya (Kurn) Kim and Ian (Jessica) Kudryk, as well as her great niece, Annika So-Yung Kim and great nephew, Liam Kudryk.

Family, friends and others are invited to DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Dr, Oshawa, ON, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on July 9, 2024 to celebrate and reminisce about the life of Ellen. Interment will follow