Ellen J. Goodrow

SPENCER: Ellen J. (McKeon) Goodrow,72, of Spencer, passed away Oct. 15th in Rose Monahan Hospice House, Worcester. Ellen was born in 1953, the daughter of Bernard F. and Edith F. (Dean) McKeon, Sr. She leaves her daughter; Jill Rybicki and her husband Paul and their 3 children; Nathan Rybicki and his wife Marleese, Hanna Rybicki and Emily Rybicki. She also leaves her siblings; Eleanor Latham and her husband Kenneth, Susan Rybicki and her husband Stanley, Daniel McKeon and his wife Sandra, Beverly Sheehan and her husband Thomas. She is predeceased by her sister; Carol Dean-Gleason and her brother; Bernard McKeon, Jr.
Ellen was an educated and devoted registered nurse who worked in several area hospitals. She loved what she did and loved helping people and was a lifelong learner. Ellen attained her Master Degree in Nursing from Worcester State University.
At this time, no funeral services are planned. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rose Monahan Hospice House, c/o VNA Hospice, Fund Development, 199 Rosewood Dr., Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923 or www.vnacare.org/donors