Elinor “Elly” Mary Gaughran passed this world into Heaven peacefully on December 31, 2021 at home in Shelton, CT surrounded by her loving children.
Elinor “Elly” Mary Gaughran
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. Elly started her career as an administrative assistant for The Equitable then MCA, and later thrived as a sales representative for Time Warner and Mid Atlantic Telecom. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, excellent cook and especially loved to sing and dance.
Elly was the mother to Patrick Gaughran of Shelton, CT, Peggy Gaughran of New York, NY, and Maureen Karr (Rob) of New Canaan, CT. She was the grandmother to Kaitlin, Kyle, Connor, and Kelly Karr. Elly is also survived by her siblings John Beckert, Jim Beckert, and Anne Kuchins. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years Arthur P. Gaughran.
Her funeral services will be privately held with her immediate family in attendance. Elly’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd. Shelton. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.riverviewfh.com