Memories of Mrs. Mary Ellen "Emmy" Chittenden, RN

In memory of

Mrs. Mary Ellen "Emmy" Chittenden, RN

Baltimore, MD

December 18, 1947 - September 12, 2025

Dec 18, 1947 - Sep 12, 2025

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Valerie Chittenden

Hello! We are going to attempt to live stream this for those who can't attend in person. Link below. Apologies for the amateur camera work!

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Valerie Chittenden

Hello Everyone! Quick update for tomorrow. While it looks like the rain has passed, it is still calling for chilly weather. Please dress appropriately and warm! Also update fr Dulaney Valley, meet at the lake in your cars and we will drive over to the site together. Thank you again and looking forward to tomorrow.

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Patricia Howard

My condolences to Mary Ellen's family. I first met Mary Ellen when my husband introduced us, this was before I started my nursing career at Franklin Square Hospital. She actually helped me get my first job there after graduating. I loved both Emmy and Patrick ever since then. She was a big part of our lives. Shared laughs, tears, travels, good and bad times together. I miss her so much. Many times I want to call her and share some funny things that have happened at times. Things that I know she would love to hear.

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Anita Gladstone

1993, Franklin Square Hospital, Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, MD, USA

Mary Ellen was my co-worker for years in the 1990s in the ICU at Franklin Square. I remember working one weekend, and my Bassett hound, Freddy, had just passed. I was sad that day at work. Later that day, Mary Ellen had a name of a breeder in the area that had a litter of Bassett hound pups. I told Mary Ellen that it was too soon. Three weeks later, after work, Mary Ellen, one of her daughters, and I were on our way to Ferndale to pick up my new Freddy. I loved Mary Ellen and will miss her so much. She was such a great person, friend, and nurse.

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Carol White

In memory of a welcoming and generous cousin.

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Joyce King

1989, Rosedale, MD, USA

My first day as an intern physician in the ICU. The attending was known to be tough and exacting. Me: “I want to give Lasix?” Nurse Mary Ellen: “Dr King has ordered 40 mg Lasix IV, strict I’s and O’s with expected net negative of 1 liter, and BMP in the AM for monitoring”. (I, of course had not yet done those things and Nurse Mary Ellen saved me and the patient). I am forever grateful for her teaching, humor, kindness, wisdom and undeserved friendship over the ensuing 35 years.

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Katie Chittenden Torba

Joyce Gray

I knew I’d love ME from the first time I met her. She was kind, funny, compassionate, and welcoming. ❤️

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Linda SYmanski

I miss Mary Ellen every single day. We all loved her as a dear friend and neighbor.🙏💓🙏

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Katie Chittenden Torba

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Patricia Howard

Emmy was so excited for Katie's destination Disney wedding cruise. She knew that Katie would have a very ... Read more Emmy was so excited for Katie's destination Disney wedding cruise. She knew that Katie would have a very happy future. She was... Read more Emmy was so excited for Katie's destination Disney ... Read more

Katie Chittenden Torba

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Valerie Chittenden

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