Ellen Marie Nieters

Ellen Marie (Doherty) of Weymouth, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

Ellen was born and raised in South Boston and was the daughter of William and Ellen (Greene) Doherty.

Beloved wife of 66 years to Gerard (Jerry) R. Nieters Sr,.

Loving mother of Gerard R. Nieters, Jr. of Weymouth, Michael Nieters and his late wife Cindy of Hanson, Barbara Kearney and her husband, Michael of Weymouth, Jeanmarie Nieters of Weymouth, Stephen Nieters and his wife, April of Braintree, and Sharon Kelsch and her husband, Bryan of Weymouth.

Adoring grandmother to Rachael, Brian his wife Sarah, Joshua, Jason, Stephanie her husband Christopher, Jennifer her husband Timothy, Alannah, Emma, Shawn, Ali, Samantha and Devin.

Cherrished great-grandmother to Jada, Remy, Benjamin, Isla, Thomas, Gunner, Liam, Maddox, Freya, Jaxson, Bryson and Piper.

Ellen is predeceased by her grandson Michael S. Nieters of Claremont NH and great-grandsons Cameron and Malachy Brazer of Whitman MA.

Sister of Ann E. Quinlan of Rockland MA, the late William J. Doherty and his surviving wife, Eleanor of Brunswick Maine, the late John (Jack) Doherty of Haverhill MA, and the late MaryJo Hunter of Quincy MA.

Sister in-law to David Nieters of Fenton MO, and Patricia Nieters of St. Louis Missouri.

Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews.

Ellen was the fierce matriarch of a big, loving family — the center of it all. Her family was her greatest joy, but nothing made her heart happier than being with her husband, her best friend, and the man she grew up with. The two of them could talk for hours, reminiscing about how they met, how and where he proposed, and all their mischief running around the streets of Southie with family and friends. They loved remembering the good old days at “the lake” with their kids and extended family — summers filled with laughter, inside jokes, and stories that became family legends. Ellen made sure her love of lake life was passed down through carefully planned family trips “up North,” creating new generations of memories and traditions that still bring her family together today.

She was also a die-hard New England sports fan — the kind who didn’t care who heard her “cheering”. Her neighbors could always tell when the Bruins scored, the Pats won, or the Sox pulled off a comeback. Those moments lit her up just as much as any holiday or family gathering.

In her later years, when traveling became harder, Ellen found joy in living through the adventures of her family. She’d listen to every story, study every photo, with her eyes shining with pride. Even when she couldn’t go with them, she was always part of the journey.

Ellen’s life was one of deep love, fierce loyalty, and unforgettable laughter. She poured her heart into her family and left them with the kind of memories that last forever — the sound of her laugh, her cheer echoing during a big game, and the warmth of knowing she loved them with everything she had.

There is a hole in our hearts that seems impossible to fill, but we are at peace knowing she is in the joyful presence of her Savior.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday 10/9/2025 from 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off Route 3A - Bicknell Square).

A Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home on Friday, 10/10/2025 at 10:00 AM.

Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Weymouth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. June Place, Memphis, TN 38105.