Mary Ellen Dare Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Ellen Dare of Carmel, Indiana on September 15, 2026. Mary Ellen, born on December 9, 1955 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Mary Ellen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Mary Ellen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Mary Ellen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Mary Ellen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilfred E. Dare and Margarete Whiteman; her son Jonathan Collins; her brother David Dare; and her cousin Jerry Dare.
She is survived by: her son Jeremiah Collins of Sagle, Idaho; her stepchildren, Sean Reid of Vancouver, Washington and Amanda Huber of Medford, Oregon; her grandsons, Jonathan and Seth Collins of Westfield, Indiana; her sister Peggy Dare of Bath, Indiana; her nieces, Holly Brown of Minnesota and Gretta Dare of Westfield, Indiana.; and her nephew Dillon Mendonca of San Diego, California.
