Ellen Mary Dyer
February 16, 1936 - March 23, 2021
Ellen Mary Dyer, age 85, passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1936 in New York City to Michael Coakley and Ellen O'Keefe Coakley. Ellen met the love of her life, Jim, in New York and the couple were married on May 30, 1959 at Ascension Church in Manhattan. In 1979 they moved to Michigan and made their home in Royal Oak. A fine lass, Ellen was proud of her Irish heritage, especially enjoying Irish music and St. Patrick's Day celebrations! She was an avid reader, loved a good mystery and also had an interest in history. Ellen was a devoted fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and New York Yankees. She will be remembered as a devout Catholic and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beloved wife of James J. Dyer. Loving mother of Mary (Michael) McIntosh, Elizabeth Dyer, Ellen Dyer, Bridget Dyer, Jeanne (Richard) Kozlowski and the late James Dyer. Proud grandmother of Kara McIntosh, Ashlee Bilyeu, Amanda Bilyeu, Christopher Kozlowski and great grandmother of Malik Bilyeu and Analyse Bilyeu. Dear sister of Betsy Coakley, Billy Coakley, the late Michael Coakley, Mary Ciliberti and Bobbie Coakley. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the services will be private. Memorial contributions to Angels' Place, 29299 Franklin Rd., Southfield 48034 are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfh.com.
Ellen Mary Dyer, age 85, passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1936 in New York City to Michael Coakley and Ellen O'Keefe Coakley. Ellen met the love of her life, Jim, in New York and the couple were married on May 30,... View Obituary & Service Information