Celebrating the life of
Ellen O'Connor Ripley
December 31, 1954 - March 06, 2010
Ellen O'Connor Ripley, 55, passed away on March 6, 2010. Ellen was the wife of James A. Ripley and mother of Caroline Ann Sellers.
Ellen was predeceased by her sister, Christina O'Connor Mock.
Ellen is also survived by her parents, Daniel and Genevieve O'Connor, brothers Daniel Jodie, Patrick, Michael Dee, Terrence Donna and sister, Maureen Simmons Richard, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Ellen was a 1972 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She lived in London, England for seven years and loved travelling throughout Europe.
The visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Monday, March 8, 2010 with the Vigil Service at 7:00 at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Monsignor P. James Costigan and Fr. Jeremiah McCarthy con-celebrants.
Burial will be in Pinckney Colony Family Cemetery, Bluffton, SC.
Remembrances: St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Ellen was my Transoft Support person when I worked with L&B Computers many years ago. She was always friendly and upbeat, and an excellent problem solver. She helped , in no small way, to make me successful in my career. She was a pleasure to work with. I am very saddened to belatedly hear of her passing.
- Stephen Beausang, Raleigh, NC
I'm shocked to hear of Ellen's passing. She was my supervisor at Transoft from 1997-1999. I lost touch with her over the years but will never forget her love for life & for her kindness to me. God bless you.
- Camilo Villanueva, Nagoya, Japan,
The very first time I met Ellen was in a pub garden with my then small son Max. She was open and warm and funny and we loved her immediately. We were so very sad to hear the news. She was a special lady....a one-off, and we are so sad for Jim and her family. Jim..... please get in touch. Would love to hear from you. With our love. Jane and Max Ring. UK
- Jane Ring, Maidenhead,Berks,UK,
Dear Jim and Family, Dariel and I are so sorry to hear your sad news, please accept our sincere condolences, Ellen was a fun loving person, who was never afraid to speak the truth, we had many laughs with her. God bless. Lots of love. Jackie & Dariel. xxx
- Jackie Connor, Langley, - Other
Ellen was a very good friend to so many people in Transoft both in the US and UK. We will all miss her sense of fun. Our best wishes go to Jim
- Judy & Geoff Baker, London,
I will remember Ellen as a generous fiend, a supportive colleague and as someone who it was fun to be around. My best wishes to Jim.
- Dick Barrow, ,
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen for many years at Transoft, she was so much fun, bright and smart. She had a huge heart and would talk with such affection about those she loved. My deepest sympathy to Jim, Caroline and her family.
- Helen Farrell, London, GA
Jim & Family, It was with great shock that I heard of Ellen's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and condolences. As others have said Ellen was great fun to be around. Leigh.
- Leigh Hebblethwaite, , GA
Ellen and I met in 1990 and had remained close friends since. We watched eachother's children grow up and families change. We had so many unbelievable adventures together that I will cherish forever. She loved life - and made every day count for everyone she met.
- David Meltzer, Atlanta, GA
Caroline, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all, please let us know. Love, Lee and Mitch
- Lee Brant, Acworth, GA
Maureen, Richard and family, Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know. Leslie, Maureen and Sarah
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
Reenie, Mike and family-I am so sorry to learn of Ellen's death. My heart goes out to all of you and my love and prayers. lisa
- lisa summerlin, , GA
I first got to know Ellen as a colleague at Transoft and my first memories are of her as an exceptional customer services manager. She always took care of the customers but also looked after her team. She was very smart and she could understand and convey all the technical aspects of the problems. When she moved to England, I got to know her personally and found out how warm and caring she was, and above all fun-loving.
- Fiona Oliver, London,
May it help in some small way to know that others care and extend their deepest sympathy on this sad loss of your too young sister.
- Deborah Padilla, Savannah, GA
Dear Gen,Doc and family,our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I was lucky enough to have a couple of trips over to Atlanta while at Transoft, and was very well looked after by Ellen. She was great fun, definitely larger than life, and the world's a sadder place without her.
- Jim Crossley, London, - Other
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen at Transoft for many years. She was fun to work and be with, witty, intelligent, dependable and hard working. She will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. My sincerest condolences to Jim, her family and everyone who loved her.
- Stafford Layne, Marietta, GA
Ellen was a very caring person who loved and embraced her family and friends around her. A strong minded intelligent lady who absorbed a world of knowledge. She always saw humour in situations and despite her failing health, always appeared to remain positive and cheerful. She will be remembered and missed by those around her, although far away, I will mark and celebrate her life and my thoughts are with you all on this sad occassion. Jackie
- Jackie Ripley, London,
Ellen was my Transoft Support person when I worked with L&B Computers many years ago. She was always friendly and upbeat, and an excellent problem solver. She helped , in no small way, to make me successful in my career. She was a pleasure to work with. I am very saddened to belatedly hear of her passing.
- Stephen Beausang, Raleigh, NC
I'm shocked to hear of Ellen's passing. She was my supervisor at Transoft from 1997-1999. I lost touch with her over the years but will never forget her love for life & for her kindness to me. God bless you.
- Camilo Villanueva, Nagoya, Japan,
The very first time I met Ellen was in a pub garden with my then small son Max. She was open and warm and funny and we loved her immediately. We were so very sad to hear the news. She was a special lady....a one-off, and we are so sad for Jim and her family. Jim..... please get in touch. Would love to hear from you. With our love. Jane and Max Ring. UK
- Jane Ring, Maidenhead,Berks,UK,
Dear Jim and Family, Dariel and I are so sorry to hear your sad news, please accept our sincere condolences, Ellen was a fun loving person, who was never afraid to speak the truth, we had many laughs with her. God bless. Lots of love. Jackie & Dariel. xxx
- Jackie Connor, Langley, - Other -
Ellen was a very good friend to so many people in Transoft both in the US and UK. We will all miss her sense of fun. Our best wishes go to Jim
- Judy & Geoff Baker, London,
I will remember Ellen as a generous fiend, a supportive colleague and as someone who it was fun to be around. My best wishes to Jim.
- Dick Barrow, ,
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen for many years at Transoft, she was so much fun, bright and smart. She had a huge heart and would talk with such affection about those she loved. My deepest sympathy to Jim, Caroline and her family.
- Helen Farrell, London, GA
Jim & Family, It was with great shock that I heard of Ellen's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and condolences. As others have said Ellen was great fun to be around. Leigh.
- Leigh Hebblethwaite, , GA
Ellen and I met in 1990 and had remained close friends since. We watched eachother's children grow up and families change. We had so many unbelievable adventures together that I will cherish forever. She loved life - and made every day count for everyone she met.
- David Meltzer, Atlanta, GA
Caroline, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all, please let us know. Love, Lee and Mitch
- Lee Brant, Acworth, GA
Maureen, Richard and family, Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know. Leslie, Maureen and Sarah
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
Reenie, Mike and family-I am so sorry to learn of Ellen's death. My heart goes out to all of you and my love and prayers. lisa
- lisa summerlin, , GA
I first got to know Ellen as a colleague at Transoft and my first memories are of her as an exceptional customer services manager. She always took care of the customers but also looked after her team. She was very smart and she could understand and convey all the technical aspects of the problems. When she moved to England, I got to know her personally and found out how warm and caring she was, and above all fun-loving.
- Fiona Oliver, London,
May it help in some small way to know that others care and extend their deepest sympathy on this sad loss of your too young sister.
- Deborah Padilla, Savannah, GA
Dear Gen,Doc and family,our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I was lucky enough to have a couple of trips over to Atlanta while at Transoft, and was very well looked after by Ellen. She was great fun, definitely larger than life, and the world's a sadder place without her.
- Jim Crossley, London, - Other -
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen at Transoft for many years. She was fun to work and be with, witty, intelligent, dependable and hard working. She will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. My sincerest condolences to Jim, her family and everyone who loved her.
- Stafford Layne, Marietta, GA
Ellen was a very caring person who loved and embraced her family and friends around her. A strong minded intelligent lady who absorbed a world of knowledge. She always saw humour in situations and despite her failing health, always appeared to remain positive and cheerful. She will be remembered and missed by those around her, although far away, I will mark and celebrate her life and my thoughts are with you all on this sad occassion. Jackie
- Jackie Ripley, London,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

