Obituary: Ellen C. Schmidt, 98, of Madison

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Thursday, April 11, 2024, Ellen C. Schmidt, 98, resident of Madison, CT and most recently living at Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Center, Old Saybrook, CT, went to her heavenly home with her son and granddaughter at her side.

Wife of the late George Henry Schmidt, Mrs. Schmidt was born in New Haven, New York on April 26, 1925, daughter of the late Edward Van Buren and Bertha (Raymond) Van Buren.

The loving mother of Sharon Schmidt of Madison, CT and George Schmidt of Mystic, CT. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ernest Scott Remillard of San Diego, CA, Lauren Rose Remillard of Woodstock, CT, and George Edward Schmidt and wife Heather of New Jersey, and great grandchildren, Eleanor Willa Remillard, Denton Schmidt and Carlotta Schmidt. Her sister-in-law Louise (Schmidt) Cloonan, nephew John Cloonan and wife Debra, niece Lynn Forbes, nephew Thomas Forbes and wife Kimberly.

She was predeceased by her sisters the late Bertha (Van Buren) Hubbard and husband Arthur and Margaret (Van Buren) Forbes and husband Emmer and sister-in-law Mary Schmidt.

Ellen is a 1943 graduate and long-time alumni member of Mexico Academy Central High School, Mexico, New York. She was in the Archery Club; the Four-H Club and the Art Club where she designed the MAC school flag which continues to be the school flag to this day. After marriage and starting their family in Oswego, New York, Ellen and George moved with George’s company to Sommerset, Kentucky where they resided for about eight years before finally settling in Springfield, MA. She worked and retired from US Envelope, Springfield, MA. She was an active member of Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Church was always an important part of her life and where she developed strong relationships with so many friends. She loved everyone, the activities and was always willing to lend a hand.

Most of all, she loved her family, holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, receiving cards and calls, and viewing family pictures on her iPad. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the most special part of her life.

Friends are invited to the funeral service on Wednesday, April 17 with viewing at 9:30 am followed by service at 10:00 am at the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Lane, Madison, CT, 06443. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, 895 Parker St, Springfield, MA at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Lutheran Church of Madison, the Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Center, c/o Recreation Services, 60 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT, 06457 or a charity of your choice.