Ellen
Ellen R. "Brasted" Hardy
d. August 25, 2013
Ellen Brasted Hardy
Almond
Ellen Hardy, 90, formerly of Almond, passed away in Pomona, CA, on Sunday, August 25, 2013, after a lengthy convalescence following a stroke in 2009.
Ellen Brasted Hardy was born July 2, 1923, in North Hornell, NY, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Howard S. Brasted (Gladys Ronald). She grew up in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School as a member of the Class of 1941. She matriculated at SUNY Fredonia where she studied music. Ellen married Nathan Hardy on July 24, 1943, and moved to their home in Karr Valley, Almond, NY, where they would live together for almost sixty years.
Ellen and Nate raised six children: Audrey, Charles, Janet, William, Sally and David. When the children were old enough, Ellen began working outside the home, first as a secretary at the Almond Union of Churches, a job she kept for 29 years, and as a teacher of instrumental music and director of the band at St Ann's School in Hornell for 22 years.
Over her lifetime she participated in many activities involving her family, her music and her church. She was a former member of the Almond Grange, Karr Valley Home Bureau, past president of the Alfred-Almond PTA, and a former Campfire Girls leader. She was a member of the Hornell Fortnightly Club with particular involvement in its Book Club, the Almond Historical Society and as a trustee of the 20th Century Club Library. Her church, the Almond Union of Churches, was a vital part of her life where she served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher and Women's Association officer.
She was an active participant in musical activities in the area. She played viola in the former Hornell Symphony and clarinet in the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble and Alfred summer band. Along with singing in her church choir and playing in the chime choir, she also sang in the Kanakadea Chorale. In addition to playing viola and clarinet, Ellen also played the piano. She would often accompany songs in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
A principal interest in her later years was the Almond Union Church's ministry to the homeless and hungry, where she served as chairman of the committees for these endeavors. She enjoyed family, reading, crossword puzzles and having adventures with her friend, Joan Lindeman. These octogenarian adventures, always written up in The Alfred Sun, included such disparate activities as riding on a motorcycle, a snowmobile and in a semi truck, helping stock the Cohocton River with fish and learning about ham radio operation at the field day in Jasper.
Both Ellen and Nate loved visiting Chautauqua where they would attend lectures and concerts, and spend time visiting with family. Chautauqua was also where they spent their honeymoon.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Nate in 2001, daughter Janet Hardy in 1971, sister Adair Gould in 2011, brothers Charles Brasted in 1932 and Howard S. Brasted in 2008, daughter-in-law Shelah (Charles) Hardy in 2010. Surviving are three sons: Charles of Lawrenceville, NJ, William of Cincinnati, OH, and David (Teal) of Wayland; two daughters, Audrey (William) Lamprey of La Verne, CA and Sally Hardy of Willow Grove, PA; nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Graves, Rebecca (James) Feuerbacher, Craig (Angela) Lamprey, and Samuel (Amelia), Alexa (Nicole Conner), Molly, Cecily, Jonathan (Hannah-Renee´), and Benjamin (Meghan) Hardy; and five great-grandchildren: Carson, Hannah, and Cole Feuerbacher; McKenna Graves; and Abigail Lamprey. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Barbara Hardy of Alfred Station and Elaine Brasted of Rockville, MD, and many nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Ellen's name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director.
Friends may call at Robertson Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY, on Friday, September 13, from 2-4 and 7-9. A music-filled funeral service will be held at the Almond Union of Churches at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, Rev. Steve Dygert officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Almond.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Organ Restoration Fund or the Samaritan's Loft of the Almond Union of Churches, the Almond Library or any charity of the donor's choice.
Almond
Ellen Hardy, 90, formerly of Almond, passed away in Pomona, CA, on Sunday, August 25, 2013, after a lengthy convalescence following a stroke in 2009.
Ellen Brasted Hardy was born July 2, 1923, in North Hornell, NY, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Howard S. Brasted (Gladys Ronald). She grew up in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School as a member of the Class of 1941. She matriculated at SUNY Fredonia where she studied music. Ellen married Nathan Hardy on July 24, 1943, and moved to their home in Karr Valley, Almond, NY, where they would live together for almost sixty years.
Ellen and Nate raised six children: Audrey, Charles, Janet, William, Sally and David. When the children were old enough, Ellen began working outside the home, first as a secretary at the Almond Union of Churches, a job she kept for 29 years, and as a teacher of instrumental music and director of the band at St Ann's School in Hornell for 22 years.
Over her lifetime she participated in many activities involving her family, her music and her church. She was a former member of the Almond Grange, Karr Valley Home Bureau, past president of the Alfred-Almond PTA, and a former Campfire Girls leader. She was a member of the Hornell Fortnightly Club with particular involvement in its Book Club, the Almond Historical Society and as a trustee of the 20th Century Club Library. Her church, the Almond Union of Churches, was a vital part of her life where she served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher and Women's Association officer.
She was an active participant in musical activities in the area. She played viola in the former Hornell Symphony and clarinet in the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble and Alfred summer band. Along with singing in her church choir and playing in the chime choir, she also sang in the Kanakadea Chorale. In addition to playing viola and clarinet, Ellen also played the piano. She would often accompany songs in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
A principal interest in her later years was the Almond Union Church's ministry to the homeless and hungry, where she served as chairman of the committees for these endeavors. She enjoyed family, reading, crossword puzzles and having adventures with her friend, Joan Lindeman. These octogenarian adventures, always written up in The Alfred Sun, included such disparate activities as riding on a motorcycle, a snowmobile and in a semi truck, helping stock the Cohocton River with fish and learning about ham radio operation at the field day in Jasper.
Both Ellen and Nate loved visiting Chautauqua where they would attend lectures and concerts, and spend time visiting with family. Chautauqua was also where they spent their honeymoon.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Nate in 2001, daughter Janet Hardy in 1971, sister Adair Gould in 2011, brothers Charles Brasted in 1932 and Howard S. Brasted in 2008, daughter-in-law Shelah (Charles) Hardy in 2010. Surviving are three sons: Charles of Lawrenceville, NJ, William of Cincinnati, OH, and David (Teal) of Wayland; two daughters, Audrey (William) Lamprey of La Verne, CA and Sally Hardy of Willow Grove, PA; nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Graves, Rebecca (James) Feuerbacher, Craig (Angela) Lamprey, and Samuel (Amelia), Alexa (Nicole Conner), Molly, Cecily, Jonathan (Hannah-Renee´), and Benjamin (Meghan) Hardy; and five great-grandchildren: Carson, Hannah, and Cole Feuerbacher; McKenna Graves; and Abigail Lamprey. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Barbara Hardy of Alfred Station and Elaine Brasted of Rockville, MD, and many nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Ellen's name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director.
Friends may call at Robertson Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY, on Friday, September 13, from 2-4 and 7-9. A music-filled funeral service will be held at the Almond Union of Churches at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, Rev. Steve Dygert officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Almond.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Organ Restoration Fund or the Samaritan's Loft of the Almond Union of Churches, the Almond Library or any charity of the donor's choice.
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