Ellen Shub

Ellen Shub, age 73 of Newton, passed away peacefully on December 18 at Care Dimensions Hospice House of Lincoln after a shocking diagnosis of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease. She was born on Jan. 1, 1946 in New Jersey, daughter of the late Ruth & George Shub and is survived by her beloved longtime domestic partner Kathy J. Seltzer and her beloved son Joshua R. Shub-Seltzer. She leaves behind her brother Michael Shub, former sister-in-law Phyllis Vallon, nieces and nephews, Jessica Shub, Sarah Shub & family, Jonathan Shub & family, cousins Stephen Shub & family, Mary Beth Brawer & family, Howard Weiss & family, David Ascher & family, Martha David & family, goddaughter Daria A. Hartman-Golden and countless friends who she always considered family.

Ellen was a brilliant photographer who spent her life documenting peace and social justice movements. She will be remembered for her gentle, kind spirit and absolute dedication to making the world a more just, and safer place.

A memorial service was held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley on Sunday, December 22 where, immediately following the service, the family received visitors until 3pm.

A “Celebration of Ellen’s Life and Work” will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 2pm-5pm at Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to: Our Children’s Trust (which helps youth secure the constitutional right to a safe climate) www.OurChildrensTrust.org or Prion Alliance, P.O. Box 391953, Cambridge, MA 02139, www.prionalliance.org/donate