Arthur ‘Melvin’ Ellis
1939-2016
It is with great sorrow that the family of Arthur
‘Melvin’ Ellis announce his passing on December 7,
2016 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Melvin was born February 27,
1939 in East Bideford, P.E.I. He was the son of the late Luther and
Susan (Adams) Ellis.
Melvin was a proud member of the Military, first serving with
the Black Watch from 1957 to 1970, transferring to 2 RCR from 1970 to
1989; retiring as a Warrant Officer. Upon retiring from the Military,
he continued his career with the Department of Transportation from
1989 to 2000. During his years of retirement, Melvin was still active
in Amateur Radio, he was known as VE9KK, being a former president of
International Repeater Group.
He was also an active square dancer with the Oromocto Pioneer
Square Dance Club, serving as a former President. Melvin was also very
involved in Sunbury Senior Club. Melvin was the
Superintendent/Treasurer of Sunbury Manor. In many years he was the
person to go to when anything was needed and help everyone as much as
he could. Melvin was a loving, kind, generous husband and family
man.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife, Ida (Phillips) Ellis;
Son, Graeme (Kathy) Ellis; daughters, Darlene (Dean) Squires, Carolyn
(George) Ouellet; sisters, Kathleen (Graeme) Linkletter, Elaine
(David) Jessop, and sister in law Mary Milligan; proud pappy of 7
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Melvin was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Danny
Ellis.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 11th, 2016 from 2:00
– 4:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home. A memorial
service will be held Monday, December 12th at 2:00 pm at J.A. McAdam
Memorial Chapel with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, St. John’s
Anglican Church or Canadian Diabetes Association.
www.mcadamsfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Arthur ‘Melvin’ Ellis – 1939-2016.source

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