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Mary Ellen Wright
In Memory of
Mary Ellen
Wright
2017
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Obituary for Mary Ellen Wright

Mary Ellen Wright, 75, died on October 9, 2017, in Chicago, IL, due to Alzheimer's. Longtime resident of Topsham, ME. The youngest of three, Mary Ellen is survived by her brother, Richard Lippincott, and sister, Virginia Lippincott, Maine residents. Her son, Richard Wright, of Chicago, IL; one daughter, Kathy Frey, of Grass Valley, CA; and three grandchildren carry on her legacy. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Bacchus Lippincott in 2003.

Mary Ellen was a graduate of Boston University-Class of 1962, worked as a physical therapist for 40 years giving care to many, and was an avid gardener.

Cremation has taken place in keeping with her wishes. Donations to the Maine Audubon Society are welcome in her memory: https://www.maineaudubon.org/support/ways-to-give/

Please visit MARY ELLEN WRIGHT BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPEL, Downtown Chicago. Info., 773-581-9000 or 312-944-6060.

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