Ellen Rogers Mahoney Simmonds of Falmouth, Maine died peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. She was born on June 14, 1938 in East Orange, New Jersey to John Ludlow Mahoney and Mary Evelyn Rogers Mahoney. She and her family moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont after the death of her father. Ellen graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1956 and Lasalle Junior College in 1958. While attending Lasalle, she met Arthur Thomas Simmonds Jr. (Tom), a student at Babson College. They were married on October 4, 1958. Ellen is survived by her husband Tom and their three children and their spouses: Scott and Kathy Simmonds of Falmouth, Maine; Katie and Ken Bartlett, of Smithfield, Virginia; Sarah Simmonds and Tim Ziobro of Falmouth, Maine. Ellen is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A fourth great-grandchild is on the way. Ellen was predeceased by her father, mother, and two brothers Tim and Dan Mahoney. During their 61 years of marriage, Ellen and Tom lived in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, and California. Ellen enjoyed volunteering with organizations in each community, and supporting her childrens activities. In retirement they moved to Rye, New Hampshire, where they joined Friendship Force International. Through this program they participated in numerous exchange trips around the world and formed many international friendships. Ellen was also very involved in Rye Congregational Church and in the Garden Club of Rye. Ellen enjoyed many years of membership in the Sisterhood of PEO International, and The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century. Upon moving to OceanView Retirement Community in Falmouth, Ellen became involved in fundraising activities in support of the OceanView Resident Assistance Fund. An active quilter, Ellen produced many interesting works that she donated to charities and gave as gifts. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family members. A memorial service will be held at the Falmouth Congregational Church, Falmouth, Maine at the familys convenience in the future. Interment will be in Arms Cemetery in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made in Ellens memory to YMCA Camp Huckins, 17 Camp Huckins Road, Freedom, NH 03836.