Eleanore (Morgan) Moran

Eleanore (Ellie) Morgan Moran (84) of York, Maine passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8th surrounded by her family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Ellie attended Chatham Hall in Virginia, followed by Bennett College in New York. Upon graduation, she enjoyed two years in Boston, MA as a kindergarten teacher at the Dedham Country Day School; then relocated to San Francisco, CA where she met her future husband, Gordon William Moran. Married in 1967, Ellie raised their young family as her husband’s work took them to many states including, New York, Wisconsin, Arizona, and finally Massachusetts. Though out those years, she would bring her family east to spend time in York Harbor, Maine where she had enjoyed summers as a child. When Gordon retired from Hollingsworth & Vose in 1999, they happily moved to the York area full-time.

An avid gardener, Ellie’s flower beds were a joy to her and anyone who visited. She could often be found outside puttering around with a trowel or some clippers while enjoying her home’s wonderful view of the York River. Known as Jiggy to her granddaughters, Ellie found immense joy in playing games, celebrating birthdays, and simply spending time with them. She’ll be remembered for her love of reading the daily newspaper, watching the news on tv with her evening cocktail, and cheering on her hometown Philadelphia Eagles.

Ellie is survived by Gordon, her husband of 57 years, her three daughters Betsy, Nancy, and Kate, her son-in-law Dennis Hebert, and her two granddaughters, Emma and Hope.

Funeral services will be private with a public memorial to be announced in 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick, ME.

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