Ellen Stover Eddy, of Short Hills, New Jersey and Bayville, died on June 16, 2014.

Daughter of the late Clark and Jane Wilson Stover, Ellen was born on February 2, 1940. Her grandparents were Kendrick and Eleanor Wilson of Murray Hill, Bayville and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and of Charles and Elna Stover of Bayville and Providence, R.I., giving her strong family ties to the Boothbay Harbor area.

She spent every summer from age five months in Bayville with her family, aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends, and later with her children and grandchildren. She was the fourth generation to live in Rock Cottage in Bayville.

Ellen acted as a vibrant role model, trend setter and lead player for twelve younger cousins. An enthusiastic competitor in any activity, whether, sailing, tennis or cooking, she sailed her turnabout (Tern) and one design (Osprey) in the BHYC races for many years.

Living her motto “a life without friends is like a garden without flowers.” She made friends wherever she was, and stayed in contact with them as well as connecting them with each other. An avid reader, she was up to date on books, theatre, and movies. With her husband John, she traveled widely and loved museums and regular visits to New York City.

A graduate of Smith College (Chapin House), Class of 1961, she was an active alumna. In New Jersey, she was a member and former president of the Short Hills Garden Club and a co-founder and owner of Patchpoint, Ltd for 35 years.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John S. Eddy; her daughter, Hilary Eddy Lafferty and her husband Wayne Lafferty; three grandchildren, Kristin, Ashlyn and Megan Lafferty; two brothers Charles (Smokey) and David Stover; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son, John "Jeff" Eddy.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at Christ Church in Short Hills, N.J.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to www.smith.edu or www.greenwoodgardens.org.