- Monday, February 19, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
ELLSWORTH, John Silas
Rocky Harbour, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Silas Ellsworth announce his passing on Saturday, February 17, 2001 at his family residence in his 82nd year. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn, May 25, 2000. He leaves to mourn six daughters: Lorraine (Scott) Wight and Pauline (Ken) both of Rocky Harbour, Marie (Sidney) Bennett, St. Paul's, Myra (Maris) Freimanis, Bathurst, NB, Justine (Joe) Webber, Corner Brook and step-daughter Carrie (Edward) Payne, Stephenville. Five sons: Woodrow (Jessie), Corner Brook, John Michael (Audrey), Rocky Harbour, Clarence (Vicky), George (Elizabeth) and Curling (Anne) all of Ontario. Twenty-five grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. Two brothers: Eli (late Effie), and Rendell (Eulah). Five sisters: Edith (late Arthur) Watts, Rose (Albert) Ellsworth, Melvina (Rendell) Wight, Agnes Kidman-Lavens and Beulah (Gerald) Fitzgerald. Brothers-in-law: George (Mona) Major, and John (Violet) Major. Sisters-in-law: Harriet Nicolle, Jane Sparkes, Pearl Butt, Isabella (James) Wilson and Thelma Major. He also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his three children, Mariam, Wilson and Donald. His parents Samuel and Clara, sisters Winnifred, Blanche and Marigold, brother Leonard and step-brother Obediah. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour all day today, Monday. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. from the Anglican Church, Rocky Harbour with Rev. Beverly Kean-Newhook officiating. Interment to follow at the Church cemetery. As expression of sympathy donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.
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West and Park Family History
1918 - 2001 (82 years)
d. 14 Jan 1962, Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada