Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick Dennard's Obituary
Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick Dennard, 65, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on February 5th, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Dunellen, New Jersey on September 2nd, 1954 to Mary and Kevin Fitzpatrick. Mary Ellen is survived by her loving husband of 12 years; John Dennard, her children; Sawyer Hopkins and Colleen Freeman, grandson; Scott Freeman, and her mother; Mary Fitzpatrick. Mary Ellen was an economist in Washington, D.C., before a career change to teaching upper level high school mathematics. She found great pride from teaching at an impoverished high school in the suburbs of D.C. She enjoyed her Irish heritage, music, and Irish step dancing; she spent afternoons sailing, reading, and always making sure she prepared a wholesome family dinner each night. Mary Ellen loved her family fiercely and reveled in her accomplishments, she also enjoyed talking politics as a staunch Democrat. She was an amazing person, and will be missed dearly by everyone that new her, specially her family and friends.
Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.
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