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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Ellen Wolanski
October 10th, 1954 - November 4th, 2024
Ellen J. Wolanski, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 4th in the Villages, FL after battling a brief illness. Ellen was born in Vinalhaven, ME to Ellen (Dorothy) and George Hansen on October 10, 1954 and was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, biking, playing scrabble and doing crossword puzzles in the lanai, and especially spending time with her friends and family. Ellen and her husband Don moved from Coventry, RI to the Villages, FL to enjoy year-round sunshine and warm weather during their retirement in 2022.
Ellen is survived by her loving husband Donald Wolanski, her son Jason and wife Lianne Briggs, her daughter Sarah and husband Dave Denton, her sister Georgianna Sutliffe, and her grandchildren Justin, Talia, Liam, and Madeline.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 8 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162. Visitation 1:00PM-2:00PM and service at 2:00PM. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers and other gifts, memorial donations in Ellen's name can be made to the VITAS Community Connection, a Hospice service provider www.vitascommunityconnection.org.
Her loving spirit, beautiful smile, generous heart, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family will be deeply missed…but never forgotten.
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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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