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She was born in Keene, July 19, 1949, daughter of Gale and Ruth (Porter) Hodgkins. She grew up in Surry attending local schools and was a graduate of Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey.
Ellen’s work career focused on customer service. She found great joy in providing hands-on services to members of our community at the Cheshire County Saving’s Bank, now TD Bank, Lindy’s Diner, and later with Timoleon’s Restaurant, all in Keene.
She loved her outings to Dunkin Donuts, at which, she met her husband, Tom; and back to Timoleon’s with Tom after her retirement to see her many friends she had created there over the years.
Ellen found a special place in her heart for her cat, “Chevy.”
Survivors include a son, Samuel Jones and his wife, Janice, of Colrain, MA; her two grandsons, Henry and Everett Jones; Tom’s family, sons Todd Holbrook and his wife, Betsy, of North Carolina, Jay Holbrook and his wife, Michelle, of North Carolina, and his grandchildren. Her husband of 25 years, Thomas “Tom” F. Holbrook, predeceased her on Oct. 11, 2023.
A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St., Keene. Burial in the Surry Village Cemetery will be held privately by the family.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Mrs. Jones’ memory to the Alzheimers Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 03460; or to Langdon Place of Keene Resident Activity Fund, 136A Arch St., Keene, NH 03431.
The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Ellen’s care. To leave a memory or send the family condolences, visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com