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Evelyn Ellis Obituary

ELLIS - Evelyn (nee Gerwitz) Of Orchard Park, NY, July 16, 2008. Beloved wife of 63 years to Lawrence Shorty Ellis; loving mother of Janet M. (Thomas) Gibbons and the late David E. Ellis; cherished grandmother of Colleen M., Tracy A. and Gregory E. Gibbons; sister of Margaret Mary (late Earl) Kraft and the late Francis Gerwitz; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, Services from the funeral home Saturday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Evelyn was active in Nativity Altar & Rosary Society and Orchard Park Senior Citizens. Evelyn was a skilled seamstress, knitter and needle worker.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2008.

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Tom Bell

July 23, 2008

Dear Janet,

I'm so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I'm also sorry that I did not make it to the visitation or mass; I had missed the notice in the paper.

Please know that your former classmate and longtime neighbor is thinking of you and your Dad, and that you are in my prayers.

Rose Kaczor Sklenka

July 19, 2008

Dear Uncle Shorty, Janet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Evey's death. You are all in my prayers.
Love, Rose Kaczor Sklenka

Duane & Betty Bace

July 18, 2008

Shorty And Family : We remember the years of fun we had square dancing . Our thoughts and Prayers are with you .

Amy Weber

July 18, 2008

My thoughts are with you at this time Janet along with my sincere sympathy. Amy Weber

Carol and Lynn Bruce

July 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Short. Janet and family.
Love,

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