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Roy Ellsworth Obituary

Halifax Roy W. Ellsworth, 85, of Halifax and a summer resident of Saquish Beach, formerly of Malden, died August 3 at Beth Israel- Deaconess Medical Center. Roy was the husband of Marjorie (Keegan) Ellsworth. He is survived by his children; Diane Koval of Chelmsford, Richard W. Ellsworth of No. Attleboro, and Karen Ellsworth of Quincy, his step children: James Keegan of Charlemont, Rita Bailey of Holbrook, Daniel Keegan of E. Bridgewater, Ellen Hayes of Wrentham, Lawrence Keegan of Roslindale, Patricia Evans of Roslindale, Kathryn Manson of Foxboro, Christopher Keegan of Roslindale, two grandchildren; Stacy Teta and Kristine Ellsworth and two great grandchildren; Jocelyn and Luke Teta. He is also survived by his siblings; Violet Wiant of CA, Dorothy Sayce of CA, Marianne Cavaretta of Topsfield and the late Charles Ellsworth. He also was the husband of the late Helen (Gordon) Ellsworth. Mr. Ellsworth served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. Rt. 106, Kingston on Wednesday, August 6 from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Gurnet Saquish Assoc., c/o Anna Hartwick, 5 Catherine Ave., Billerica, MA 01821. For online condolences please log on to www.shepherdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 5, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 8, 2008

Mr. Ellsworth,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Kathleen Hayes

August 7, 2008

Whether Roy was setting up a joke or writing grocery list, he had a natural story telling ability that drew everyone around him right in. Roy's calm nature complemented Grandma's energy with divine perfection, someday we should all be so lucky to have such a pairing. We will all miss you very much.

WILMA & AL GREYMONT

August 5, 2008

Marge & Family, We have many wonderful happy memories and will always remember our friend Roy. Al says, Fishing was a ball!!!.AND MAYBE A LITTLE YJ ON WAY BACK... I say just all our happy times together with Saquish friends and families.We will truly miss our friend ROY. Love Al & Wilma

Christine Montville

August 5, 2008

Dear Grandma,
I'm so sad to hear your favorite pal has moved on to Heaven. But boy oh boy is he going to keep them busy up there when he starts to tell them about his beer can collection! I admired & loved your respect for one another and the joy you both brought to one another over all these years. I wish you & the Ellsworths nothing but great, loving, never-fading memories. I love you to pieces, since my very first taste of a Grandmotherhood! ~ Christine. xoxo

Kim and Harry Schaller

August 5, 2008

Karen, we are so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know you had such a great relationship with him. This is so very sad. You are very much in out thoughts and prayers.

August 5, 2008

Ellsworth Family,
Roy will be sadley missed he was a true friend.. and a great man...Shirley and I will miss his laughter. Warrren and Shirley

Penny Rushton

August 5, 2008

Karen,Diane and Richard,
Roy is a great part of my life. I'll never forget his great stories while he sat at our table. I'll miss him. Once he told me he was a thirteen pound baby at birth..somethings you'll never forget!
Love Penny

Carol Miskinis

August 5, 2008

Marge and family
Roy will be terribly missed by everyone at Saquish. We will always remember him with a beer in one hand and horseshoes in the other. What a wonderful man!!
Carol and Wes (Saquish Yankee)

Susan Walsh

August 5, 2008

Dear Karen : I am so very sorry to hear of Ray, He was a great man.We shall all miss him in Saquish, My regards to Marge..Love Sue Walsh Your Marina Bay Pal.

Linda Melchionno

August 5, 2008

Dear Karen and Family,
I just heard about your Dad and I am so very sorry for you and your family. It's good that you had your time with him last week on the beach. Those memories will last forever. I will see you very soon.
Love,Linda

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