Ellen Marie (Gulec) Babbitt

Mrs. Ellen M. (Gulec) Babbitt, 75, of Milford MA died Tuesday (October 27, 2026) at the Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was the beloved wife of Ronald G. Babbitt, who died in 2023.

Ellen was born in Milford MA, the daughter of the late Richard Gulec and the late H. Elizabeth (Holmes) McCarthy. She attended Milford public schools as a young girl and was a graduate of Millis HS, Class of 1970.

Ellen was a devoted housewife & mother for most of her adult life. As a young woman she had been employed as a nurse’s aide.

Ellen loved camping with her family, crocheting, listening to music and watching her favorite television programs. She was also very proud of her Irish heritage and enjoyed her trip to Ireland.

Ellen is survived by her 2 children: Rebecca J. Marisola and her husband Christopher of Milford MA and Robert G. Babbitt of Florida; her 5 grandchildren: Dakota Baillargeon of Milford MA, Marissa McMahon and her husband Jared of CT, Drew Marisola (US Navy) and his wife Cindy of Atsugi Japan, Damien Babbitt of Florida and Gavin Babbitt of NC; her 3 great grandchildren: Lukas McMahon, Griffin McMahon and Joey McMahon of CT; 4 siblings: Hugh Joseph McCarthy of Milford MA, Hope McCarthy of Millis MA, Colleen McCarthy of Millis MA and Leo McCarthy of Walpole MA; also her nieces & nephews.

Ellen is also survived by her cousins: Cindy Canal, who was a special caregiver to Ellen, Katie Pettingell and Robert Holmes, all who were like siblings to Ellen while growing up.

In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place. A Graveside Committal Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Milford MA on a DAY & TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED. There are no funeral home visiting hours.