H. Ellen Cowan, of Harwich, & Sudbury, MA, passed away on September 2, 2016. Devoted mother of Eric Cowan and Jane Koehl, and James Cowan and his wife Janet. Loving mother in law of Mary Papagjika. Cherished grandmother of Julia and Rachael Cowan, and Christina Papagjika. Loving sister of Richard Glazer, Ina Jones, Roberta Milman, and the late Linda King. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St., Brookline, MA on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Atereth Israel Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury.