She was born in Portland, ME on Nov. 3, 1937 a daughter of the late Charles F. & Ethel M. (Bickford) Hall. Ellen grew up in Portland, attending local area schools and graduated from Portland High School.
She loved to play Bean-O and could be found playing mostly on John Roberts Road.
Besides her husband she is survived by a son Michael Priest of Portland. She also leaves a sister, Donna Mills of Gorham as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also the Mother of the late Donnie and Vickie.
There are no services; a private burial at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland will be held at the convenience of the family.