The Rev. Ellen L. Brandenburg

The Rev. Ellen L. Brandenburg died on September 4, 2020 at the age of 75.

Ellen is survived by her older siblings Peter Boyd, Mary Davis, and stepsister Sue Oates. She also leaves her daughter Anna and granddaughter Ivy Brandenburg, her son Peter Brandenburg, and his wife Krisztina Holly.

A Memorial Service was planned to be held on Nov. 6, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at First Church Unitarian Universalist, Salem MA. The service will be in person and streamed. An outdoor reception is planned following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen’s name to First Church in Salem Community Relief Fund, 316 Essex Street, Salem MA 01970; to Star Island Corporation, or to Morton-Benedict House, 30 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or to Care Dimensions Hospice 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolences may be sent to Anna Brandenburg, 95 Essex St. #1, Salem MA 01970.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.