Passed peacefully away at Pleasantview Towers, St. John's, on Saturday, July 7th, 2018, Mary Ellen McGrath of Avondale, age 95 years. Predeceased by her husband John; sons: Nicholas, Thomas, and John Jr.; parents: John and Frances Ezekiel; brother Thomas Ezekiel; son-in-laws: Anthony Mahoney and Silvo Miljavec. Leaving to mourn her children: Bill (Rose), Ellen (Bill), and Shirley (Rendell); grandchildren: Silvo Jr., Frank, Thomas, Debbie, Darren, Dale, Brenda, and Megan; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends. Resting at Flaherty's Memorial Funeral Home, 70 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Harbour, with visitation on Sunday, July 8th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, and Monday, July 9th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place from Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Avondale, on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018, at 10:30 am. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery, Avondale. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Ellen's memory can be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. Please visit www.flahertysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book or send a message of condolence.