Ellen M. Pray Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial
Start: 2025-03-03T15:30:00
End: 2025-03-03T15:30:00
Location: Sainte Rose de Lima Church

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen M. Pray in Arlington, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 21, 2025 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Harry E. Pray, Jr.. She is survived by: her mother Lucille A. Pray (Harnois) of Chicopee; her children, Leah C. Torres (Michael Boback) of Arlington, VA and Christopher S. Torres (Pamela) of Sterling, VA; her siblings, Harry E. "Chip" Pray, III (Brenda Ducette) of Springfield, Gregory J. Pray of Holyoke, Celeste A. Turner (John) of East Bridgewater, Lauren J. Pray (Allison) of Methuen and Donna M. Tapp (Jeffrey) of Chicopee; and her aunt Elaine F. Scott of Chicopee. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, friends.

Her family requests that memorial donations be made in her memory to Saint Joan of Arc School, 587 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 or to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry, 170 Pendexter Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel

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July 19, 2025

Diane Peters wrote a sympathy message

“To the Pray family So sorry to hear about Ellen’s passing. It’s truly shocking and I was out of state unable to attend the services but let me tell you she has been in my prayers and I think of her often a childhood friend we enjoyed each other’s company had so much fun to go growing up.. Love Diane (Surprenant) Peters”

March 3, 2025

Linda G wrote a sympathy message

“We are so heartbroken to hear of Ellen’s passing. She was a wonderful person and a very dear friend—who left so young. We will miss you deeply, dear friend. May you rest in peace for eternity. Love, Alberto, Linda, Nicholas and Michael Garcia”