Ellen Simonds Stout

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Celebrating the life of
Ellen Simonds StoutOctober 04, 1927 - December 23, 2008

Ellen Simonds Stout, 81, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on December 23, 2008. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Simonds of Brookline, MA and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyman of the The Vale, Waltham, MA. Born in Brookline, she attended the Winsor School and Bradford, Jr. College. She served for many years as a trustee of The Mariner's House in East Boston, was honored for her many years of volunteer service as a member of the Ladies Visiting Committee at the MA General Hospital in Boston and was active in alumnae affairs at the Winsor School. She was a member of the Garden Club of America, the Chestnut Hill Garden Club, the Cohasset Garden Club, the Trustees Garden Club of Savannah, the Cohasset Yacht Club and The Landings Club in Savannah. An avid golfer and tennis player, she served as Head of Ladies Golf and Head of Ladies Tennis at the Country Club in Brookline, MA. She was also the only female to serve on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Open Golf Tournament held at The Country Club in Brookline in 1988. Also an avid sailor from her many summers spent in Cohasset, MA, she was the National Junior Rookie Sailing Champion at age 11. She would joke that she is still the National Junior Sailing Champion because that particular class of boat was dropped from National competition the following year.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William S. Stout of Chestnut Hill, MA and Savannah; her son, William S. Stout, Jr. of Holliston, MA; daughter-in-law, Janet Stout; grandchildren, Will and Julia Stout; her daughter, Ellen L. Stout of Quincy, MA; her sister, Susan C. Page of Greenport, NY and Hilton Head Island, SC; sister, Amy C. Naimi of Chestnut Hill, MA and nieces and nephews in the Boston, MA Charleston, SC, and Newcastle, ME areas.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and in Chestnut Hill, MA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Ladies Visiting Committee, Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 or Winsor School, Pilgrim Road, Boston, MA 02215.

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Dear Bill, Bill and I were so very sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. She was a wonderfully intelligent, and gracious lady who we will miss terribly. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Theresa & Bill

- Theresa Woolverton, Chestnut Hill, MA

Bill, She was always cheery and very supportive. As a partner in golf or tennis, she was a real winner. I am so very sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I just heard the news and am sorry that I was not at the service to honor her. Fondly, Bev

- Beverly Jennings, Hilton Head Island, SC

I will miss my beloved Aunt Ellen, to put it mildly, as so many will. There is a huge hole in our universe. Her great humor and warmth and constant hospitality, and ability to make us all feel special and loved just cannot be replaced. All our love from the Chick family to dearest Uncle Bill, Bill Jr. and Lee, and wonderful Jan, Will, and Julia.

- Cici Chick Spaulding, South Dartmouth, MA

I was sorry to read of the passing of Mrs. Stout. I was employed at TCC for fifteen years and was always so happy to see her when she came through the door. She was a wonderful woman and I will truly miss her.

- Mary Steele, Weymouth, MA

Bill, our love to you and your family. So saddened to learn of Ellen's passing. Will send a proper note soon. Our thoughts are with you. Ellen will be missed by so many! Wish we weren't so far away. Blizzard arriving in New England now!

- Chuck and Anne Farrington, Chestnut Hill, MA

Dear Bill and Family, I send you and your family God's strength and Peace and you move through this difficult time. Donna Papasadero Business Associate, Bill, Jr.

- Donna Papasadero, South Natick, MA

Dear Bill & Family. We were so sadden by Ellen's death. What a classy, bright, fun Lady. It was our privilege to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Bud & Nancy Baker, Savannah, GA

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all The Stouts during this most difficult time. Dick has such fond memories of working with Ellen during the 1988 US Open at the TCC. We will miss our neighbor across the street. Fondly, Dick and Betty

- Dick and Betty Haskell, Chestnut Hill, MA

We have always treasured Aunt Ellen's vibrant love of life and her loyal friendship. We will miss her and send hugs to her family, especially to her music man, Uncle Bill. with love, Gary and Rosie Bensen

- Rosie and Gary Bensen, Newcastle, ME

Dear Bill & Family: Ellen will always be remembered as a special person and wonderful friend. She will be dearly missed by us all. Love, Ginger & Bud Heussler

- Ginger & Bud Heussler, Savannah, GA

To: The Family of Ellen Simonds Stout Thinking of you and hoping that the memories of your Mom sustain you during the months and years ahead. Rebecca Raibley Business colleague of Bill, Jr.

- Rebecca Raibley, South Natick, MA

Wouldn't Ellen chuckle over this online process?! What a lovely, wonderful lady....we send love. Kate and Martin

- Kate and Martin Begien, brookline, MA

Sending much love! We have fond memories! Barbara and Gil Nancy and Tim Putnam

- Barbara & Gil, Marion, MA