Saratoga Springs, NY - Miriam (Phelps) Ellsworth, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Mary's Haven . Miriam was born in Saratoga Springs on May 20, 1924 to Perc and Ruth Phelps. She lived in Glens Falls for 35 years, graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1943 and worked for the New York Telephone Company and First National Bank of Glens Falls until moving back to Saratoga Springs in 1960 when she married her longtime friend Jack Ellsworth. She was predeceased by her husband Jack of 52 years who passed away in January of 2013, a son William Ellsworth and her brother Robert Phelps. Miriam had many interest's that included a past member of the Eastern Star, Merry Mohicans Square Dance Club and the Feingold Association, a dietary program to help manage ADHD, where she appeared at the State Assembly Committee on the Feingold Diet's nutritional value. She and Jack ran the Greenfield Press for many years. She was a quiet, loving person who was a proud mother, wife, grandmother and friend, always ready and willing to help others. She will be missed dearly. Survivors include her two daughters Judith Ash (James) of Saratoga Springs and Carol Blowers of Burnt Hills; three sons Jay (Jeanette) Ellsworth of Middle Grove, Philip Ellsworth of Broadalbin and Bart Ellsworth of Wilton; a dear sister-in-law and classmate Lois Phelps of Fort Edward, and dear sister-in-laws Audrey Maehl of Santa Fe, NM and Fay Ellsworth of Lyndonville, VT; her close friends June Gratton and Genevieve Fiore; twelve grandchildren, Colleen Bruley, Lynn Pohl, Sarah and Jason Blowers, James, Kathryn, Meave, Jacob and Michael Ellsworth, Christine Morehouse, Christine Wilkins and Suzanne Torres; eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew and his wife Dick and Pam Phelps. One of her greatest pleasures and source of comfort were hours spent with her cat, Reba. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6pm Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will follow at 6pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Greenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mary's Haven, 35 New St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center 12833. Online remembrance may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.