(nee: Brandon), 55, of Brick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Bayshore Health Care Center, with her family by her side. Ellen was born in Bayonne and resided there as well as in Brick. Mother of Dr. Meredith M. Brandon, M.D. Daughter of Joanne (Nee: Gallagher) and the late George Brandon. Niece of the late James Gallagher, Jr., Mary Carl, Dorothy Gallagher, Marjorie Sepio, Theresa Witzmann, and Claire Hoy. Granddaughter of the late Margaret (nee: Berry) and James Gallagher. Companion of the late William Wilensky. She is also survived by many cousins and dear friends. Funeral arrangements made by G. KEENEN O’BRIEN Funeral Home, Inc. 984 Avenue C, Bayonne.