Ellen Kathleen Crampton

Ellen was born in Norwood on April 15, 1942, daughter of John and Ellen “Nellie” (Dorrigan) Curran. Ellen was employed as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed socializing and loved to bring people together. She had a passion for cooking and gathering with family and friends.

Ellen is survived by her loving son, Robert Crampton of Chelmsford; her sister, Susan Curran of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Andrew of Brighton, Dan of Boston, Sarah of Walpole, Kristina and Emily both of Chelmsford; her great grandchild, Aiden of Rockland. Ellen was predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Louise Brenan and by her siblings, Mary Nichols and Jack Curran.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 4 pm – 8 pm at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Route 1A) Norwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at St. Timothy Church, 650 Nichols Street, Norwood with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery, 320 Winter Street, Norwood.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Ellen Crampton to support cancer research and patient care at: P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift or donate to Camp Kesem MIT via donate.kesem.org to help support sending children of cancer patients to a free summer camp.