Nellie M. Maran

Nellie (Nell) Maran died peacefully at her home in Southampton on October 28, 2024. She had just celebrated her 101st birthday on October 15, 2024. Nell was always thankful for her good health and long life.

Nell was born in Southold to Anna and Antonin Struk. She grew up in Bridgehampton with her parents and her 10 siblings. She often spoke of her parent’s farm being hard work. She and her siblings were expected to help whenever they were not in school.

After Nell retired from the New York Telephone Company in 1985, she spent much of her time tending to her beautiful gardens. She was named an honorary member of the Olde Towne Garden Club after her many years of active membership in that group. Nell was most proud of her award-winning roses and flower arrangements. Nell also volunteered at the Southampton Hospital Thrift Shop and at Human Resources of the Hamptons. She was a member of the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Nell was a great lover of animals. She always fed stray cats and worried about animals and birds going hungry. She didn’t even mind when deer wandered on to her property and nibbled on her bushes and plants. She always said, ‘’deer have to eat too.’’

Nell was predeceased by her mother and father and her husband Donald Maran. She is survived by her stepdaughters Donna Liehr (Bob) and Faye Andreasen (John). Nell is also survived by 5 step grandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren and 1 step great-great grandchild. She also leaves one brother Dan and many nieces and nephews. Nell was very appreciative of her full-time caregiver of 11 years Aira Najdek and her part time caregiver Tanya Montes. They became part of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Heart of the Hamptons or a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, with a prayer service beginning at 10:30 AM,  at O'Connell-Rothwell Funeral Home, located at 30 Little Plains Road, Southampton, NY. Interment will follow at Sacred Hearts Cemetery, Southampton, NY.

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