Ellen Chilson, 47
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ellen Chilson, 47, of 55 LaBonte Ave. died early Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in North Adams on Jan. 27, 1962, a daughter of Henry and Pauline Jandran LaBonte, she attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School in 1980. She then received a certificate in cosmetology from McCann Technical School.
Mrs. Chilson was a certified nursing assistant for more than 20 years, working for the former Willowwood Nursing Home and most recently Sweet Brook Care Centers, both in Williamstown. She retired in 2007 because of ill health.
She enjoyed reading, motorcycle rides with her friends, vacationing, camping and spending time with friends and family.
She leaves her husband William M. Chilson; a daughter, Nicole Gervasio and her husband, Ralph, of North Adams; a son, Stephen Chilson of North Adams; a sister, Paula Eastwood of North Adams; four brothers, Gary LaBonte of Adams, James LaBonte, Alan LaBonte and Phillip LaBonte, all of North Adams, two grandchildren, Bethany McLain and Troy Chilson, and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister and a brother, Ann Sheldon and Henry J. LaBonte Jr.
FUNERAL NOTICE — At Mrs. Chilson's request there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Donations in her memory can be made to the Eileen Barrett Foundation through Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247, which is in charge of arrangements.