L. Jean Ellis
May 9, 1936 to October 31, 2019
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Ellis (nee Critch) on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the L.A. Miller Palliative Care Unit after a short illness, age 83 years. Originally from Hant’s Harbour. Predeceased by her father Frederick, mother Jessie, brother Wilfred and his wife Velma, and sister, Betty Winsor. Jean will be dearly missed by her loving husband and best friend of 59 years, John; sons Boyd (Paula) and Barry (Carol), grandson Aidan, all living in Calgary. Also leaving to mourn brother Boyd Critch (Glenys), sisters-in-law Doris Harris, Verina Ellis; brothers-in-law Job Winsor (Cynthia), and Edwin Ellis (Selina), numerous nephews and nieces as well as many wonderful friends. Grateful thanks to her Care Givers and staff at the Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion. A very special thank you to the Salvation Army Hospital Chaplains for their many visits and prayers. Visitation will be from 2 – 4 pm and 7 -9 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Road. Funeral Service to be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Sunday morning, November 3, 2019 at 10 am with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Hant’s Harbour at 3:00 pm. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory can be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on November 2, 2019
7-9 p.m. on November 2, 2019
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:00am, Sunday November 3rd
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Hants Harbour, Trinity Bay at 3:00 p.m.
Condolences to the Ellis family,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.Boyd and Marie Whalen.
John, Denis and I were saddened to hear of Jean’s passing. John we are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
To Jeans family please accept our sincere sympathy on Jeans passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .Bernie &Lillian Mackin
To All of Jean’s Family,
We are thinking of you and holding you all in our hearts and prayers.. May you feel the love that surrounds you and the caring thoughts that are with you. Deepest Sympathy.
Elsie and Max Squires
My deepest sympathy to John and Jeans family.
We were Florida snow bird friends for many years and part of the Newfoundland group. Many good memories of shared parties , card parties and sing songs there!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Just now heard of Jean’s passing. Please accept our condolences as you go through this difficult time.
John & Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Jeans’s passing..
On our trips to Florida, Jean very readily gave Oliver access to her computer which was greatly appreciated..
Oliver & Marie Rose
Dear Mr. Ellis and family, I am so sorry, please accept my condolences and also my love to Aidan , Carol and Barry. God Bless and take care
sorry to hear of jeans passing. we have many good memories since 1954ji .
John we are so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing.. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Alec & Phyllis Janes
Dear John and family,
Please accept our condolences on Jean’s passing. We have so many great memories of you and Jean, driving to Florida, many meals. jeans birthday cakes for Millicent and me. And lots of other unforgettable occasions..
Sorry we couldn’t be with you yesterday and again at Jean’s funeral this morning.. Tom fell and broke his shoulder Friday morning and he’s coping, but not well. Our thoughts are with you .
Millicent. And Tom.
Dear John and family,
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Jean was a lovely lady and we always enjoyed her company in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Fred and Linda Akerman
Dear John and family
I’m am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jean.
She was a fantastic individual who will be greatly missed everyone who knew her . Please accept my deepest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Sincerely
Deanne Sheppard
Caregiver
Dear John, Barry, Boyd and Family,
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. I have thought of her fondly over the years. We enjoyed visiting with you both in Florida.. I hope to see all of you tomorrow..Our thoughts are with you.
Take care
Sandra and Roger March
To John and family,
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sue & David Layte
John, very sorry to hear about Jean’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mr. Ellis, Boyd, Barry, and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. We’re thinking of you during this difficult time and know that you are in our prayers.
Dear Mr. Ellis, Barry, Boyd and family;
My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. Mrs. Ellis was a very lovely person and always greeted you with a wonderful smile. I remember her fondly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My condolences to John, Barry and Boyd and their families. Jean is one of the oldest friends I have had. Although we didn’t see each other often, I will miss her.
Please accept our sincere condolences on Jean’s passing.
She is fondly remembered by friends here in Florida.
Sincere sympathy to John and family. It was a privilege to have known Jean. May she rest in peace.
Mr. Ellis, Barry and Boyd;
Saddened to hear the news of the passing your wife and dear mother. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Condolences, Peace and Love.
John Barry and Boyd and family. We are so saddened to read the news of Jean’s passing. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry we are away and unable to offer personal condolences
Wayne and Patricia Cantwell
Uncle John, Barry & Boyd, I’m so saddened today to hear of Aunt Jean’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories over the year of spending time at your home. She will never be forgotten & lives on in our memories! Love to all ????
To John and all the family, so sorry to hear of Jeans passing, thinking of you all during these difficult days, may God bless and sustain you all. Perry and Bertha Norris.(Hant’s Harbour).