Elinor ‘Elly’ Mary Gaughran, 87

Elinor “Elly” Mary Gaughran passed this world into Heaven peacefully on December 31, 2021 at home in Shelton, CT surrounded by her loving children. She lived a wonderful life and was known for her kindness, humor, graciousness, and the warmth and optimism that she brought into any situation. Elly’s unconditional love for her children was always her top priority. Elly was born March 13, 1934 in Queens Village, NY to John and Margaret Beckert. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, NY in 1952 where she was an outstanding member of the glee club and afterward attended Fordham University.