The gentle soul and huge heart of Ellen (Konides) Abbott 67, a longtime resident of Keene, NH, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home in Keene, will be greatly missed by many in our community.
Her parents, Arthur and Katherine (George) Konides welcomed their daughter into the world on February 24, 1953 in Manchester, NH. Ellen grew up in Keene and was a 1971 graduate of Keene High School where many loved her being elected on the Queens Court all 4 years and the captain of the cheerleading squad.
Always wanting to help others in need, Ellen’s huge and caring heart found her offering support and guidance to many in the community in her most recent role as a direct support professional with CHESCO and Work Source. She was well respected and adored by many as she advocated for clients as if they were her own.
Her favorite role in her life was that of a stay-at-home mother while her children were growing up in Derry, NH where she also enjoyed her time as a cheerleading coach at Pinkerton Academy and working in the school system lunch program. Every person that walked into the Abbott household felt as if they had a seat at the table and belonged. That is one of Ellen’s most treasure legacies.
Ellen loved doing crafts scrapbooking knitting and crocheting. She was an accomplished seamstress. Well known for her amazing cooking skills, Ellen could make gourmet meals out of anything. Her Baklava was famous. Whatever Ellen made, did or touch was from her heart, her soul and her heritage.
Ellen’s “DD” crew full of coffee and laughter and spending time with her most cherished friends brought her so much happiness. Her most treasured moments however, came from her grandchildren, snuggling, crafting, laughing, talking about everything or just loving unconditionally, the only way she knew how, fulfilled her. Ellen’s hugs made you feel safe, her words made you feel solidarity, and her home made you feel at home.
She will be missed by so many, especially her husband of 47 years, Steven W. Abbott, of Keene; her three children, Tara S. Abbott of Keene, Matthew W. Abbott and his wife, Kate, of Keene, Nathan B. Abbott of Keene; her three grandchildren, Anthony J. Maiella, Nicholas G. Maiella, Kasen M. Abbott; her sister, Maria Martinez and her husband, Paul, of Georgetown, MA; two nephews, Michael and Ryan Coppola; a niece Misty Bohannon; two great-nieces and a great nephew; and her beloved boxer, Maggie.
A celebration of Ellen's life will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Keene State College Camp, 19 Page Court (Off of Safford Drive), North Swanzey, NH.
In memory of Ellen and her caring for others, please pay it forward in love by doing a good deed or by helping out someone in need, on behalf of Ellen and her undeniable ability to do this with out a second thought.
