Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Peter Ellis Obituary
Peter was born March 28, 1958 in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Peter S. and Janet C. (Cox) Ellis of Hopedale. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers; Richard and his wife Denise Ellis of Lexington and Steven and his wife Lynne Ellis of Hopedale; one sister Pamela and her husband Douglas Hobbs of Glastonbury, CT and eleven nieces and nephews including Katherine, Scott, Samuel, Bennett, Craig and Grace Anne Ellis, Sarah and Daniel Hobbs, and Meghan, James Michael, and Andrew Gallagher. Peter is also survived by his uncle William Ellis and his wife Carol, his aunts Rose Cox and Susan Bullock, his sister-in-law Jane Ellis and several beloved cousins.
Peter was a graduate of Hopedale High School in 1976 and was a lifelong resident of Hopedale. He had served as chairman of the Handicap Commission for the town of Hopedale for many years. Peter had been an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed hunting, the New England Patriots, and vacationing in Jonesport, ME. For many years, Peter observed life from his wheelchair, thankful for his large circle of devoted friends, expressing his gratitude for God's gifts, and accepting his fate with courage and grace.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008 at 11 AM in the Union Evangelical Church, 25 Dutcher St., Hopedale, MA 01747.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008 from 4:30 – 8 PM in the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., Milford, MA 01757.
Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Assoc. or the Oliva Patient Comfort Fund, in care of Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect Street, Milford MA 01747.
bumafuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter Ellis
MARY ANDERSON
December 17, 2008
Janet and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have the faith to sustain you and give you the strength you will need.
God bless you all.
Mary (Runion) Anderson
David Loeper
December 13, 2008
Dear Peter, Janet, Richard, Pam and Steven,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Peter. I can remember fondly our times in school and in scouting. We always made it a point to catch up with each other at our reunions. I will certainly miss seeing him at future ones.
With deepest Sympathy.
Dave Damon
December 10, 2008
To the Ellis Family,
To visit Peter was always like visiting a trusted and loyal friend no matter who or when you came knocking on his door. He will truly be missed by myself and many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dave Damon (Concord, MA)
Andy Cox
December 10, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jon & Amy Stavros
December 9, 2008
To the Ellis Family,
We're sorry to hear the news about Peter, Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter introduced us to Jonesport several years ago, we enjoyed spending time with him & getting to know him. He sure loved people, the Patriots, Albert's clams, but most of all, he always had a positive outlook on life.
Lynn Munroe
December 9, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ellis,
I have thought fondly of Peter and you through the years. Peter was always loving and kind. My thoughts and my prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Lynn Townsend Munroe
Debbie (Phaneuf) Blatz
December 9, 2008
To the Ellis family,
Peter was such a beautiful person inside and out. We didn't see Peter on a regular basis but when we did he was all smiles. I will remember the canoe rides on Hopedale long before his accident and dancing with him in his wheelchair at a wedding. He was truly amazing and you should be proud.
Our thoughts are with you,
Paul and Deb OOXX
Patty Dwyer
December 9, 2008
To The Ellis Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Peter was such an inspiration to my nephew Scotty. After Scotty's accident, which confined him to a wheelchair, he met with Peter, who showed Scotty that there is still so much life to be lived. Scotty so appreciated the Patriots tickets Peter would give him when Peter couldn't go. Peter was always surrounded by friends and family because he had such a wonderful and positive attitude about life, it was infectious. I know he will be sorely missed by anyone whoever had the privilege to meet Peter.
All my love,
Patty Dwyer
Kathleen & Bryan Swahn
December 9, 2008
Dear Doug, Pam, Sarah & Dan,
We are all so sad for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
The Swahn's
Bryan, Kathleen, Gracelyn, Michael & Aaron
Patty (Hogarth) Parent
December 9, 2008
One of a kind. In or out of a wheelchair, Peter was one of a kind. And what a flirt. I saw Peter several years after the accident at a bandconcert in Hopedale, and the first thing he said to me was, "Patty, come over here and sit on my lap. I'll take you for a spin." Generous to a fault, warm, kind, loving and always one of a kind. xo
Ruth (Higginson) and Mike Robertson
December 8, 2008
Dear Janet, Peter and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Peter's passing. We always enjoyed spending time with him when the family got together. He had such a positive outlook on life. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dina
December 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My Deepest Sympathy to you all.
Bob and Tracy Anderson
December 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ellis Family during this difficult time. I had the opportunity to meet Peter at one of Craig’s Birthday celebrations at Jane’s house years ago and was impressed with his overall presence/demeanor. Just an overall nice gentleman to talk to,.
He will certainly be missed.
Anne Foster Day
December 8, 2008
To the Ellis Family,
Although I left Hopedale when I was 14 I remember going to school with Peter (we were in the same class)and what a kind person he was. May you all find comfort in knowing how many people Peter touched during his too brief time on this Earth.
Marcia (Clark) DePaolo
December 8, 2008
I've known Peter since I was a young girl; he lived up the street from me on Dutcher Street in Hopedale. Throughout my adult life Peter was always a good friend to me. If ever I needed someone to talk to, he was always there with his "words of wisdom". I will treasure our friendship and remember the good times, like vacationing with him and his family in Jonesport, ME.
I can see him now as I close my eyes. He's happy, standing on his own two feet, along side our Lord.
I will miss you dear friend.
Don DePaolo
December 8, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
jeanmarie farrer
December 8, 2008
DEAR MR. & MRS. ELLIS AND FAMILY,
OUR SINCERE HEARTFUL CONDOLENCES,LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THE LOVE FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HELP GIVE YOU STRENGTH.PETER WAS A VERY FUNNY AND SPECIAL PERSON. HE HAD MORE FRIENDS THAN ANYONE I KNOW AND THAT'S REALLY A SPECIAL TESTAMENT TO THE GREAT PERSON HE WAS. THAT'S CERTAINLY ONE OF LIFE'S GREATEST GIFTS.
LOVE,
TOM AND JEAN FARRER
Jeanne Perkins
December 8, 2008
Janet, Peter and family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Dean & Jeanne(Elliott) Perkins
Holderness, NH
Joel and Eva Higginson
December 8, 2008
Dear Janet and Peter & Family,
It was always a real pleasure to see Peter at family gatherings....he had such a great attitude and a winning personality. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Kim Leighton Costigan
December 8, 2008
To the entire Ellis family.
I could write a book about the countless wonderful times that I had with Petey. He was the most welcoming person that I have ever known. His door was open to all and he never judged and was honest.
Peter took me to my first Patriots game when I was 18 and several more since. I'm going to miss popping in at any time of the day and always being welcomed with his arms opened out wide to me.
And his Sunday morning ritual of listening to the blues.
I enjoyed cooking and baking for Peter. Especially "our" Liver and onion dinners and how much he adored my brownies.
Peter will always be with me and the countless people that entered his life. Here is to Pete who I believe was handed a pair of running shoes with his wings.
Frank Forte
December 8, 2008
To the Ellis family,
I had the chance to speak with Pete only a few week's ago and we talked about some of the times I spent with him hunting, he spoke about loving to watch the sun come up and watching the wildlife start to stir. I enjoyed those moment's too and will never forget them. When I think of Pete it will always be with a smile.
I would like to offer my condolences for your loss and hope you are all doing well.
Franco
Mike Cyr
December 8, 2008
Dear Ellis Family:
I remember Peter as a very young boy. He was 5 years younger. I remember him best as a young Tenderfoot Scout in Troop 1. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time
Scott Garland
December 8, 2008
Another friend of the Hopedale Fire Department has passed away. Thank you Peter for all your kind words of support over the years. We will surely miss your positive outlook and witty sense. Our sincere condolences to the Ellis family from the members of the fire department.
Suzanne Jenkins
December 8, 2008
Janet, Peter and family,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas Holmes
December 8, 2008
Dear Ellis Family,
Although we did not know Peter personally, Steve, Lynne, and the boys always spoke so warmly of him, that we felt we knew him very well. Their faces lit up at just the mention of Peter's name. We can tell that he touched their lives so very deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Peter's amazing life. We have made a donation in his name to the VNA.
Warm Regards,
Thomas, Matt, and Lynsey Holmes
Joanne and Burt Deiana
December 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary (Magliocca) Cooke
December 8, 2008
Mr & Mrs Ellis and Family, Please accept my condolences. I am very blessed to have met Peter many, many years ago. We use to see basketball games in Hopedale together. He use to give my neighbor and myself rides to school, just because. Peter knew how to make people laugh (me anyways) when feeling down. May the memories of Peter comfort you for the days ahead. Rest in Peace my friend.
Elizabeth Jameson
December 7, 2008
Thankfully I was lucky enough to have met Pete a few times; and from what I saw he let nothing get in the way of what he did or wanted to do. He was truely a sweet / soft spoken person. My son at the age of two years old wasn't at all scared of his apperence; he acctually ran up to him and wanted to play with the buttons on his chair.. I think that is because of the vibe Pete gave off when you were around him. He made me feel very thankful, and like my life wasn't so bad! Im so sorry for his family and friends loss's...but to my knowledge this man proved doctors wronge and blessed everyone who knew him with years and years of lauphter and memories<3 Remember those memories and never forget "He's waiting for you"
Brians 50th Birthday Party
BRIAN SAULEN
December 7, 2008
Mr.&Mrs. E. and all of the family.
We have all lost a very big part of our lives. From the first time I met Pete until Friday he was a true inspiration to me.He taught me that no matter how different you are that you are not different.He always would say to me if you can die and count the number of people on one hand that you are willing to put before yourself than you can die a lucky man. Well Pete you will need a lot more hands.
Sam House
December 7, 2008
Peter was truly unique. His home was always open to his many friends. It was a fun place to visit for stimulating conversation or to watch sports or to play cards or to join in on any other activity in which he may have been engaged. You never knew who might be there or who might drop by. Peter was intelligent and fun and attracted people of all ages and from all walks of life. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Peter's family and to his friends.
nancy barr-curtin
December 7, 2008
god bless peter ,i didnt know you well but we were the class of 1976 .i remember you as a kind and always smiling person
nancy barr-curtin
December 7, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Ron & Sharon Tomany Marone
December 7, 2008
Dear Pam, Doug, Sarah & Dan:
We are so sorry for your loss of Peter. He lived a good life in spite of his limitations because of the devotion of his family and friends. I remember him at your 40th birthday party, Pam...with a twinkle in his eye as he told me what you were like as a teenager! Peter is just behind another door now. One you can't go though. But just imagine him getting up and out of his chair and walking along a beach somewhere in Heaven. What a glorious sight that would be. Hold onto that and your memories. His love is with you always. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Bump and Nana, Steven and Rick and their families. We lub U.
Ronnie and Sharon
andrew fleischer
December 7, 2008
my. brother,my friend, my pal, yuo are now at peace. I now know you you will be there to welcome us all! I love you, Nibler.
Showing 1 - 34 of 34 results
Make a Donation
in Peter Ellis's name
Memorial Events
for Peter Ellis
How to support Peter'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
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 moreResources 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
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 moreWays to honor Peter Ellis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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