Edwin Ellsworth and Arline East Gary

Edwin Ellsworth and Arline East Gary

Edwin Ellsworth Gary Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 9, 2009.
GARY, Edwin Ellsworth and Arline East, a Richmond couple, were reunited with one another and the Lord in August with the passing of Arline (February 2, 1915 - August 5, 2009) and Edwin (July 27, 1912 - November 7, 2008). They were married 72 years and are survived by daughters, Dianne G. Melick and Cheryl G. Cox; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Their ashes will be combined and dispersed in a private ceremony on November 27, 2009. Memorial contributions can be made to Westover Baptist Church, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23225.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

People and places connected with Edwin Ellsworth
How to support Edwin Ellsworth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Edwin Ellsworth Gary's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign Edwin Ellsworth Gary's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?