ELLSWORTH, GEORGE WILLIAM
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of George William Ellsworth at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB on November 7, 2015 with his family by his side. George was the last surviving member of his immediate family with the exception of his stepbrother, Walter Spear of Blacks Harbour.
George is survived by one daughter: Dianne Leslie (Al Caldwell) of St. George ; three sons: John (Joanne) of L'Etete, Wayne of Seeley's Cove and Ronnie (Joyce) also of Seeley's Cove; five grandsons: Barry (Gina), Terry (Lisa) and Gerry (Amanda) Leslie, David (Denise) and Jason Ellsworth; six great-grandchildren: Cheryl-Anne, Rebekah, Grant, Sean, Kayla and Mackenzie.
Born and raised in Seeley's Cove to Thomas and Isabelle Ellsworth on May 15, 1924, he left home at an early age to join the army. When the call came, George left school, lied about his age and joined the military in March of 1941 and was discharged in May of 1946. He served in Canada and England and received the CVSM and Clasp Medals. He met his bride overseas and returned home.
George's love for action never ended however, doing his dances and summersaults way past the age of 72. He served as a Fisheries Officer for a time; Stationery Engineer; worked heavy equipment here and in Toronto and ended his working career at the age of 72, when declining health took over.
He was predeceased by his wife, parents, stepfather, brothers and sisters, stepbrother and stepsister and a former son-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 9 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute service will be held at the funeral home at 6:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. George's Catholic Church on Tuesday at 2:00 pm followed by the interment in the parish cemetery. Following the interment, a reception will be held at the Masonic Hall in St. George.
A sincere thanks to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing for their exceptional care and kindness to Dad while he was with them. The respect shown to us the day Dad passed was tremendous, from flying the flag at half mast to the flag draped over the processional to the van. The patients and staff were all in attendance and saluting another lost Veteran. Dad would be so proud, as we were.
Donations in Dad's memory may be made to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing in Saint John or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences and donations may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca