Brett C. Ellis Obituary (1947 - 2015)

Windsor ~ Brett C. Ellis, 67, of the Ridge Road, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Augusta on October 3, 1947, the son of Herbert and Adele (Spencer) Ellis Sr. Brett graduated from Cony High School in 1965 and from Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Lewiston in 1967. He had worked as an Industrial Electrician for 28 Years at Statler Tissue in Augusta and later for Tree Free Fiber until they closed. He then went to work for Gardiner Paper Board and later the Portland Water District, retiring in 2013. Brett was an outdoorsman who enjoyed all outside activities. He loved to go bass fishing, turkey hunting, duck hunting with his lifelong friend Bob Elliott, cooking, watching the N.Y. Giants and the Boston Bruins, or just “chillin and grillin” at his camp on Dyer Long Pond in Jefferson. Brett was a kind-hearted and humble man, famous for his one-liners and ability to fix anything. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert Lester “Dutchie” Ellis Sr. and Adele Spencer Ellis; 3 brothers, Herbie Lester Ellis Jr., David Ellis and Gary R. Ellis; his in laws Robert and Janet Gagnon. He is survived by his wife Theresa Ellis of Windsor; 2 sons, Matthew Ellis and his wife Julia of Augusta; Zac Ellis-Thomas and husband Brock of Gardiner; a brother Wilbur Ellis and his wife Geneva of Augusta; his cats Izzie and Fred, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting will be held Thursday, May 14 from 9:30am to 11:00am at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, followed by a celebration of his life at 11:00. A private family burial will take place in Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to HealthReach Hospice and Home Care, P.O. Box 68, Waterville ME. 04903. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.