Erickson Erickson, Mary Ellen O?Connor Mary Ellen O?Connor Erickson, 89, passed on March 3, 2012. Mary grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts, and was a teacher for 23 years. She loved poetry and theatre (she played Juliet in college), choir singing, hiking, and served as President of the Suffolk County Chapter of the Smith Club of Long Island (Class of ?43). Mary was beloved by her five daughters, four grandsons, four granddaughters, and her husband. The Memorial Service is at Smith College.