->MILLINOCKET - Ellen Elizabeth (McLean) Phillips, a long time resident of Costa Mesa, Calif., passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.Born on April 10, 1926, in Millinocket, to George "Scotty" and Grace McLean, Ellen was one of ten children. She attended Stearns High School and was valedictorian of her graduating class in 1943. An avid piano player, Ellen met her husband, Daryl Phillips, when asked to perform in his U.S. Army Air Corps jazz band. In 1944, Ellen and Daryl married, and two years later they moved to California.Predeceased by Daryl in 1995, Ellen is survived by her son, Robert Phillips and wife, Helen; and her daughter, Joy King; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; and her siblings, Hazel Thompson, Jean Barrick, and Lawrence McLean; and numerous nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 614 North Bush St., Santa Ana, Calif., followed by a reception at the church. Ellen will be buried with her beloved husband at Riverside National Cemetery.