Mary Ellen Charboneau, 83, of Middlefield, died on May 22 after a long illness.  She was the wife of the late William “Bill” Charboneau, with whom she shared her life for 60 years.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late John and Florence (Fody) Hupfer. Mary Ellen was raised in Baltimore, where she met her childhood sweetheart and married in 1951.  Prior to moving to her lake home in Middlefield, she raised her family in Hamden. 

Mary Ellen was a long time volunteer at St. Stephen’s Church, where she donated her talents as an expert seamstress.  She was known for her love of children, music, dancing, and spending many hours cake-decorating for her family.  She was the ultimate stay at home wife, mom, and grandma, making an ordinary day seem very special for all.  She also shared great times and travel with devoted friends, Armand and Rosalyn Brandi of Hamden.

The Charboneau family thanks Mary Ellen’s incredible caregivers, Evelyn Vosgien of Middlefield and Magda Weberova.  Their love and support was invaluable so that Mary Ellen could be in her lakefront home when she died. 

She is survived by her beloved children, MaryAnn Notarangelo and her husband Richard of Rockfall, Joan Santos and her husband Rick of Middlefield, Thomas Charboneau and his wife Jeanne of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, and Cathy Morrone and her husband Tom of North Haven.  She was the cherished grandma of eight grandsons and two granddaughters, Michael Notarangelo and his wife Liz, Richard Notarangelo and his wife Sarah, Stephen Notarangelo, Gregory and Michelle Santos, Christopher, David, and Nicholas Charboneau, and Paul and Kelly Morrone.  In addition, she is survived by her loving cousin Mary Jean Shuler of Perry Hall, Maryland, and Mary Jean’s family. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her brother John (Jack). 

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven, on Wednesday, May 30, at 9 a.m.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Colman’s Church, Middlefield, at 10 a.m., followed by burial in Middlefield Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 29, from 4 to 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warm the Children, 166 Skunk Misery Rd., Higganum, CT  06441. www.northhavenfuneral.com