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Ellie Duckworth
MAY 6, 1926 – AUGUST 17, 2020
Born May 6, 1926 in Malden, Massachusetts the seventh of nine children born to Joseph and Jenney (nee. Verderosi) Cignetti. A math prodigy in her youth she worked as a government auditor. Ellie married Mac Duckworth (University of Washington Head Basket Ball Coach 1963-1968). They settled in Edmonds where she taught Typing and Business at Meadowdale High School for many years while continuing her auditing on the side.
Mrs. Duckworth, age 94, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Edmonds, Washington.
Preceded in death by her husband, Mac; siblings, Mary, Bob, Peter, Rosina, Rose, Natalie, John and Joe. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A graveside service held Thursday, August 27, 2020. Reprinted from Dignity Memorial
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Shirley Canfield (O'Mara)
Rest in peace, Mrs. Duckworth. You were my teacher in more than one business class in high school. You were probably my favorite.
Kathy Christopher (Stack)
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Duckworth passing away! She loved to teach! She continued to substitute teach after she retired, as I saw her many times while working for the Snohomish School District. I enjoyed her as my typing teacher! Even though she did take me into Karnofski's office for running down the hall way🤭
Mary Ferchen (Lambert)
Mrs. Duckworth was a wonderful teacher. She convinced me to take 2 years of shorthand and typing and business machines which helped me work my way through college at banks. I will always be grateful she talked me into it. Rest In Peace Dear Lady!
Susan Akers (Thompson)
Mrs. Duckworth taught my typing class. We were having a timed typing test. I was doing my best to achieve a good time, so when pieces of the return mechanism started flying through the room as I would flip to another line, she walked over the stood and watched as I finished, afterwards complementing my concentration, rather than accusing me of destroying a typewriter (which I did). She was just a nice person.