Ellen Jean Hoving Thelin Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 6, 2024, at the age of 75, Ellen Jean Hoving Thelin of Clifton, New Jersey, born in Passaic, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Hoving and Nella DeGroot Hoving; and her aunts, Clara L. DeGroot and Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" DeGroot. She is survived by: her husband Lowell Charles Thelin; her daughters, Alyson Thelin Davison and Alexandra Thelin Blackowski; her sons-in-law, James Davison IV and David Blackowski; and her grandchildren, Andrew, Keira, Matthew, Owen and Caroline. She is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
During the coronavirus pandemic while schools were closed, Ellen oversaw all schooling and activities for her grandchildren to keep them safe, engaged, and even created special themed weeks of "summer camp" for them filled with crafts, activities, and games.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to the Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue in Ellen Thelin's name at https://nebostonrescue.com.
July 10, 2024
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