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WILLIAM C. "BILL" ELLIS

1960 - 2023

BORN

1960

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway

Somerville, Massachusetts

WILLIAM ELLIS Obituary

ELLIS, William C. "Bill" Of Somerville, February 23, 2023. Beloved son of Mary F. (McLaughlin) and the late Arthur D. Ellis, Sr. Devoted father of Amy Ross and her husband Will and William J. Ellis and his wife Lauren. Loving grandfather of Emma. Cherished brother of Janice Ellis-Ballerini and her husband Tony, Maureen Gage and her husband Scott and the late Arthur D. Ellis, Jr. and his surviving wife Jean (Roy). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. A Funeral Procession will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), on Thursday, March 2nd at 9:00AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 64 Warner St., Medford, at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, March 1st from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Services will conclude with Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's name to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Kidney Fund. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.dohertyfuneralservice.com George L. Doherty Funeral Home Somerville, MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2023.

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Carol Murphy. (Sheehan)

March 1, 2023

What can I say?
Simply put you are one of the best!
Always a gentleman, thoughtful, caring, and kind, with a great sense of humor. All my fondest memories of SC include you. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. God Bless. You will be missed. Thank you for the memories.
Thought and prayers to you and your family.

Faye Silvia

February 28, 2023

Billy I will forever hear you telling me to keep my f___ing head down. Rest in peace my friend.
Warren and Faye Silvia.

Joyce (Scali) Mackiewicz

February 27, 2023

Loved your sweet soul old friend. Lots of fond memories I have of you. So sad to learn of your passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. RIP Billy.

Gail Mahoney

February 27, 2023

Lots of good memories from our younger days in Ball Square. RIP Billy. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

Jeanette Shomphe

February 26, 2023

Great memories of fun times at the Cape. Sending love to his whole family.

Steve Keenan

February 26, 2023

Billy was a good man. RiP, Billy.
Steve Keenan

Thomas Brown

February 25, 2023

Hey Bill.. gonna miss you.. RIP.. love Tom & Linda

Lorraine Butler

February 25, 2023

He is n ow resting in peace

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Memorial Events
for WILLIAM ELLIS

Mar

1

Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Mar

2

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Mar

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Clement Church

64 Warner St., Medford, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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