Ellen (Fallon) White, 77, of Marion died July 24 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness.

She was the wife of Thomas A. White, Jr.

Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Cullen) Fallon, she was raised in Brighton and later lived in Westwood before moving to Marion 15 years ago.

Mrs. White was an active communicant of St. Rita's Church.

She was formerly employed as a teacher for many years in Boston.

Mrs. White was a member of the Marion Women's Club. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband; two brothers, Peter Fallon and his wife Theresa of Hyannis and Edward Fallon of Weymouth; a sister, Katherine Fallon of Jamaica Plain; and many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral is from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett Monday at 9 a.m. The Funeral Mass is at St. Rita's Church at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.