Ellen Batease Danforth, 99

Ellen L. (Lodge) Batease Danforth, 99, of North Adams went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025. At the time of her passing, she was a resident at North Adams Commons on Franklin Street, North Adams, MA. She was born in Lawrence, MA on September 5, 1925, one of twin daughters to William and Shirley (Davis) Lodge.

Ellen attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School. After raising her children, she enrolled in the McCann Beauty School, graduating in 1968. Upon graduation, Ellen established Jo-El’s Beauty Salon at 85 Main Street, North Adams, eventually moving the Salon to her home at 650 Mohawk Trail, North Adams.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of North Adams where she taught Sunday School and was a Cub Scout leader for several years. She later became a devoted member of the Stamford Community Church in Stamford, VT.

Her first husband, Joseph Franklin Batease whom she married on July 12, 1942, died on November 26, 1976. She was also predeceased by her second husband, William David Danforth of Stamford, VT.

Survivors include her daughter, Lory L. Banks, of Virginia Beach, VA and her son, Mark E. Batease, of the State of Florida, five grandchildren, Clifton Printy, Heather Printy, Leah Printy, Michael P. Toniatti, Jr., Steven J. Columbus, several great grandchildren and nieces. Ellen was predeceased by her son, Bruce A. Batease, daughters, Michelle I. Howe and Darlene A. Batease, her twin sister, Alvina (Lodge) Oliver and her grandson, Richard Printy.

Funeral services to celebrate the Life of Ellen L. Danforth will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPLES, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA with the Rev. William Wilson officiating. Calling Hours are Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPLES, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA.

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