Eleanor was born in Middletown on August 9, 1933. Ellie passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2026, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her devoted daughters. Ellie was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Donald M. Brown and her sister, Regina Alden. A lifelong resident of Middletown, Ellie worked at the McDonald’s on South Main Street for more than 25 years. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Goldreich of Waterbury and Marcie Brown (Steve Shongut) of Manchester. She greatly enjoyed her 5 grandchildren Lauren Goldreich, Adam Goldreich, Kevin Goldreich, Krysten Jones, Andrew Checko and 3 great-grandchildren Rowan, Indigo and Derek.

Private services were held on June 6, 2026, at Biega Funeral Home, officiated by Father Russell Kennedy of St Francis Parish followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery in Middletown.