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In Memory of
Helen Mountford
Ely
Ely
1913 - 2014
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Obituary for Helen Mountford Ely
Helen Mountford Ely, wife of Lt. General William Ely, Retired, died peacefully in the Health Care Center at Abbey Delray South on March 25, 2014.
Born in Newport, RI on September 17, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian Bailey Mountford, natives of East Liverpool. She saw much of the world in her one hundred years of life. She was the daughter of an Army officer, was married to an Army officer for 74 years, and was the mother of three sons, all of whom served in the Army.
Helen attended many schools, including the University of Hawaii and Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She was a remarkable lady. Helping people; making friends; analyzing food preparation, dress and decor; playing bridge; aiding three sons and their families; always busy with thoughts or deeds.
A lover of art and antiques Helen sewed and knitted most of her life, making patchwork quilts, hundreds of golf club covers, baby caps and other items. She also enjoyed gardening and watching things grow.
An avid sports fan and participant, Helen was skillful in golf, tennis and bowling, she won a number of championships. She knew baseball, football and basketball and spent innumerable hours watching them on television with her husband.
In her one hundred years, Helen was involved in setting up some thirty different households. She accepted the challenges, made new friends and became involved with community affairs and the needs of her three sons.
An active Episcopalian, Helen starting each day by reading a morning lesson and attending Sunday church whenever possible. During their frequent assignments in Washington, D.C. she served as a guide at the Washington National Cathedral. Through the crocheting and sale of golf club covers and other fund raising activities, she was a continuous supporter of the Cathedral.
She is survived by her husband of seventy-four years, Lt. General William J. Ely; their three sons, William J. Ely, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Richard M. Ely of Carmel, CA and Robert R. Ely of Wilmington, NC; and six wonderful grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Washington National Cathedral or the Girl Scouts of the Nation's Cathedral
Born in Newport, RI on September 17, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian Bailey Mountford, natives of East Liverpool. She saw much of the world in her one hundred years of life. She was the daughter of an Army officer, was married to an Army officer for 74 years, and was the mother of three sons, all of whom served in the Army.
Helen attended many schools, including the University of Hawaii and Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She was a remarkable lady. Helping people; making friends; analyzing food preparation, dress and decor; playing bridge; aiding three sons and their families; always busy with thoughts or deeds.
A lover of art and antiques Helen sewed and knitted most of her life, making patchwork quilts, hundreds of golf club covers, baby caps and other items. She also enjoyed gardening and watching things grow.
An avid sports fan and participant, Helen was skillful in golf, tennis and bowling, she won a number of championships. She knew baseball, football and basketball and spent innumerable hours watching them on television with her husband.
In her one hundred years, Helen was involved in setting up some thirty different households. She accepted the challenges, made new friends and became involved with community affairs and the needs of her three sons.
An active Episcopalian, Helen starting each day by reading a morning lesson and attending Sunday church whenever possible. During their frequent assignments in Washington, D.C. she served as a guide at the Washington National Cathedral. Through the crocheting and sale of golf club covers and other fund raising activities, she was a continuous supporter of the Cathedral.
She is survived by her husband of seventy-four years, Lt. General William J. Ely; their three sons, William J. Ely, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Richard M. Ely of Carmel, CA and Robert R. Ely of Wilmington, NC; and six wonderful grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Washington National Cathedral or the Girl Scouts of the Nation's Cathedral
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