Ellen Dumaine Bedard, 77, formerly of Barnstable, MA, traveled from this world on Sunday, May 6th, with her family by her side. Ellen was creative and loved the art of design. She was a painter, a published author and a hairdresser. She loved to travel and spent several years as a professional chef - having studied at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America - on private yachts. Later, Ellen opened her Barnstable, MA home as a successful B&B. Ellen was born March 16, 1941 in Central Falls, RI to the late Alpha and Hilda Dumaine. Ellen is survived by her son Michael, his wife Sue and granddaughter Abrielle. She is also survived by her sister Eileen, brother Ernie and his wife Lanie as well and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, May 9th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.