Milton, NH

Russell "Blackie" Edward Ellis Sr., age 91, of Milton, died May 26, 2018 at the Rochester Manor.

Born in Wolfeboro, NH on May 15, 1927 the son of Lloyd F. and Eleanor (Londo) Ellis. He was raised in Middleton and has resided in Milton for over 78 years.

A United States Army Veteran serving his country in World War II, A member of the VFW and the American Legion in Milton, NH.

Russell retired as a maintenance machinist for the former Spaulding Fibre, working at both of their fiberboard plants. He enjoyed Hunting and fishing and Deep Sea fishing.

Survived by his wife of 71 years Thelma L. (Collins) Ellis, and their children, 3 daughters: Dolores E. Woodill, Marie J. Hersey, Pauline L. Collins and 6 Sons: Russell E. Ellis Jr., James R. Ellis, David A. Ellis, Brian M. Ellis and Leon L. Ellis, Lloyd Ellis, 1 sister Evodia Harriman, 1 brother Roger Ellis, many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers Erwin Ellis, Kenny Ellis, and Charles Ellis.