Ellen Anne White

January 28, 1935 - March 16, 2026

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Obituary for Ellen Anne White

Ellen Anne White died peacefully on March 16th, 2026. Predeceased by just five weeks by her devoted husband, Thomas Robert White, she is survived by her children Lisa White (married to Jeff Stoodt) of Milton, Massachusetts, Stuart White (married to Kerry Doyle White) of Raleigh North Carolina, Jabin White (married to Meg Moreland White) of Villanova, Pennsylvania, and Alex White (married to Marci Mendel White) of Athens, Georgia; her eight grandchildren Grady Stoodt, Arlo Stoodt, Lindsay White Kroll, Colin White, Grayson White, Kate White, Tommy White, and Harper White; and her great-grandchild, Hudson Kroll.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to Elizabeth Mann Livingstone and Roy Neil Livingstone, she was the younger sister of Roy Livingstone (deceased), Richard Livingstone (deceased), and William Livingstone. She graduated from the Katharine Gibbs School and the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business Administration. In 1960, she married Thomas White, who was completing a residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. Subsequent residencies took the newlyweds to New Orleans and Manhattan, and then they settled down in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Ellen put her business administration education to use supporting Tom’s pediatric practice.

After having four children, Ellen went back to school, graduating with a degree in English literature from Eckerd College. She sold real estate and worked at a bank before landing at the Tampa Review as an assistant editor, work she thoroughly enjoyed.

Ellen was a whirlwind of activity, constantly organizing vacations and parties, serving on boards and committees, and helping elderly neighbors. Catching the exercise bug from Tom, she was an avid tennis player, and she ran the New York City Marathon.

When Tom retired from pediatrics, the two returned to New England to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. They had more than 20 full and happy years at Fuller Village in Milton, Massachusetts, where Ellen, true to form, became president of the residents’ association shortly after moving in. She was also active at First Parish Milton, serving on the caring committee and organizing a church cookbook.

Always quick to share her infectious laugh, Ellen will be remembered for her sense of humor. In the 1970s, when the Treasure Island Causeway sold stickers to residents instead of charging a toll each time, Ellen would yell out the name of a child riding in the car just before the gate went up. It took an embarrassing amount of time for the children to figure out the prank she was playing.

Even with advancing Alzheimer’s Disease, Ellen retained her cheerful outlook and polite disposition. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family, who were the center of her world. Her love and devotion to her husband of 65 years and to her family and friends will be forever cherished and remembered.

A joint Celebration of Life for Ellen and Tom will be held at First Parish Milton, 535 Canton Avenue, Milton on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Family and friends welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or First Parish Milton.

Services

23 May

Celebration of Life

02:00 PM

First Parish Milton 535 Canton Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • May 04, 2026

    C. Anderson

    To The Family, Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4"And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org

  • April 07, 2026

    Trista Marquez

    I met Tom and Ellen at First Parish and always admired Ellen's red winter coat. I ended up purchasing one just like it and showed her, letting her know she inspired me. I'm she she inspired many people throughout her life. Blessings to their family. ❤️

  • March 22, 2026

    Judy and Bill Anderson

    Ellen and Tom, how fortunate we were to call them good friends. Our lives were so enriched! Early on I was forming a book club at my church and decided to reach out to Ellen. I knew it would be a success with her on board! We also enjoyed getting together as couples with other friends and then... to our disappointment they moved to Boston! We subsequently had a summer home in Chautauqua NY and our best times were there. They loved the lectures, symphony, and bridge. Tom was the dream of any hostess because he cooked some delicious meals complimented by that wonderful bread he brought from home. We're grateful for the many great memories and miss them dearly. Maybe we'll meet on the 'other side'.

  • March 18, 2026

    Deb Larson-Venable

    Ellen and her friends used to make little crocheted blankets to be given to the women at the Granada House , a rehab for people in early recovery from substance use disorder. This kind gesture, so typical of Ellen, went on for years. This gesture touched these women, and made a difficult time in their lives a little easier.