Walter M Ellsworth, Sr
March 6, 1927 — June 9, 2016
Monson-Walter M. Ellsworth, Sr, 89, died peacefully at home, Thursday, June 9, 2016. Walter was born in Springfield, March 6, 1927 to the late Abrum L. and Mildred (Hiltz) Ellsworth. He has been a longtime resident of Monson. Walter retired from Home Lumber in East Longmeadow after more than 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family.
Walter was predeceased by his wife of 27 years, Gloria O. (Fortune) Ellsworth in 2004. He leaves his children Walter M. Ellsworth, Jr of Monson, Lynn Chalue and her husband Bob of Monson, Wesley A. Ellsworth and his wife Cynthia of Monson, Sonya Pike and her husband KJ of Monson; step son Phillip Chaffee and his family; seven grandchildren, Christopher Ellsworth, Nicholas Ellsworth, Walter M Ellsworth III, Kimberly Peet, Shawn Lamb, Tiffany Pike, Kyle Pike; four great grandchildren and his long term care provider, Crystal McBride. Walter was predeceased by his three brothers Lincoln, Wesley and Richard.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Lombard Funeral Home in Monson. Visiting hours will be held from 9-11am with a funeral service at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery also in Monson.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Monson Fire Department Ambulance Fund PO Box 335 Monson, MA 01057.