Ellen Ahern Lunn
October 5, 1953 ~ August 19, 2020
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Ellen Bernadette (Ahern) Lunn, of Hamden, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 66. She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Lunn. Born in New Haven October 5, 1953, she was the daughter of Thomas B. Ahern of New Haven and the late Jean (Ward) Ahern. She grew up in Branford, and after graduating high school as valedictorian in 1971, she attended Simmons College in Boston and later earned a Bachelor’s degree from Albertus Magnus College. She was employed by the City of New Haven as an Administrative Assistant, and also worked for Taylor & Francis Publishing and Interfaith Volunteers, both in Hamden. Ellen enjoyed day trips to Litchfield County with her husband Bob, whom she was married to for 19 years. Ellen was a kind, gentle soul who loved to talk on the telephone for hours and always kept in touch with family and friends through personal cards and letters.
Besides her husband and her father, she is survived by her sisters, Eileen Ahern of Camden, ME, Jean Ahern of New Britain, Monica Ahern of San Diego, CA, Christine Ahern of Obernburg, NY, and Mary Ahern (Robert Flynn) of Ooltewah, TN, and brother, Thomas Ahern of New Haven. She also leaves behind nephews Dylan Flynn and Evan Landon, and niece Clara Landon. Her family would like to thank the Avantus Renal Therapy of North Haven staff for all their compassionate care.
Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 26 from 5-8 p.m. in BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. Contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016, www.kidney.org.
Services
Visitation: August 26, 2020 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
www.beecherandbennett.com
Prayer Service: August 26, 2020 6:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
www.beecherandbennett.com
to Ellen’s family,
I recently began walking around North Lake again, now that the road is done. every time I passed Ellen and Bob’s condo I wondered how she was doing. we were neighbors for many years and remained friendly. today a friend at Atria asked me if I had heard about Ellen. I had not, and am trying to process the loss.
Ellen was a quiet presence, a very thoughtful and caring person. while she was serious, she also had a great appreciation of life’s ironies. I hope that her memory will comfort you as you remember her.
My sympathy and thoughts go out to Bob and the entire Ahern family.
Words alone cannot adequately express my deepest sympathy on the loss of our dear Ellen. She faced her illness with courage and conviction even though her treatments left her exhausted and sometimes depressed. I tried to make her laugh on those days! She was a special light in my life and I will always treasure her and our friendship. I only hope that memories of Ellen will always be in your hearts and lives. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during your time of sorrow!
Love always, Alberta Davis
Our deepest sympathy to the Ahern family at this very sad time.
Rose and Jack McAuliffe
My deep sympathy and prayers are with you, Bob, Tom, and dear cousins. Wishing I could be there with you in person, I am with you in spirit and prayer at this time when you are gathered at the funeral home. I have fond memories of spending time with sweet, gentle Ellen in CT when we were children. I am so glad we were back in touch during this past year, and that she shared with me her personal history and the gift of her essays. I am sure that she is now in God’s loving embrace and enjoying the company of her mom and my mom, her godmother.