Ellen M. Reader

September 30, 1941 - September 18, 2024

Ellen M. Reader, 82, of Brooklawn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 while at  Carnegie Senior Living in Plainsboro, NJ surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Woodbury, NJ, she resided in Brooklawn for most of her life. She was employed with the US Federal District Court of NJ for more than 30 years. Ellen was a  member of Order of Eastern Star, NJ Haddonfield Chapter 140. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing and going to the campground at the shore.  She loved talking to people and making new friends, she never met a stranger. More than anything Ellen adored her family and cherished the time spent making memories with them, especially any time spent with her grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents, John L. and Ellen (Davidson) Reader; and her brothers, John, Jr., Charles, Levi, Thomas and Timothy; she is survived by her daughters,

Grayce Martin and husband Rodney, and Heather Martz and husband Steve. She was the beloved “Gram” and “Ma” to her  4 grandchildren, Amanda Dearfield, Emily Martz, Heidi Martz and Adam Martz;

3 great grandchildren, Briannah, Brynleigh and Jordan Dearfield; as well as many nieces, nephews,

other relatives and dear friends.

A gathering for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024  at  the Brooklawn United Methodist Church, 213 Maude Ave., Brooklawn, NJ 08030.

Friends and family  may gather with the family prior to the service at the church

from 9:30  a.m.– 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, Hamilton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department,

30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

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