KINGSBURY – Edward G. Ellithorpe, Jr., 84, of Kingsbury passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2015.
Born on May 23, 1930, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Edward G. and Mildred (Wells) Ellithorpe, Sr. Ed was raised in Wilton New York.
He served in the Korean War in the United States Army, until he was honorably discharged and he retired from the New York State Department of Canals.
Ed’s enjoyments included his family, his farm, hunting, fishing, gardening and family camping trips. He stayed active in his retirement years on his farm and was a well known as a pig and poultry farmer, who enjoyed entering his poultry in the Washington County Fair, taking his grandchildren to the animal auctions. Ed enjoyed telling a tall tail and good prank with his family and friends.
He was a founding member of the Chippewa Hunting Club (where he shot his record buck), Cardinals Rock Hunting Club and Fancy Feather Assoc.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his grandson Joshua Ellithorpe and his brothers and sisters Hubert, Donald and Max Ellithorpe, Beatrice Dey and Margaret Porter.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Beverly (Webster) Ellithorpe of Kingsbury; his children Linda (Dave Parker) of Queensbury, Steven (Terry) Ellithorpe of Arkansas, Joan (Kevin) Nassivera of Hudson Falls, Edward (Laurie ) Ellithorpe of Argyle and Lee (Kim ) Ellithorpe of Ava, NY; his grandchildren Tricia Stevens, Jason (Stacie) Parker, Jeni & Micheal Ellithorpe, Jeremy (Allison) and Brittany Nassivera, Kevin, Brian and Erin Ellithorpe, Jennifer Patton, Jason, Kable (Sarah) & Shane Ellithorpe; and numerous great grandchildren; and his sister, Marilyn (Allie) Swears of Fortsville; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ed’s life will take place with a gathering from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Adamsville Baptists Church in Adamsville, followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church.
Interment, at the convenience of the family will take place at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
Memorial donations may be sent to the Adamsville Baptist Church, 2091 Co Rd 43, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to his caregivers, Kim, Christina, Tammy and Jennifer, who with their excellent care, made it possible for Ed to remain at home.
sorry for your loss the elithrpoe family
Beverly and family ….So sorry to hear the sad news…. Wish I was closer so I could see you and give you a hug.
God bless you all at this time of loss.
With Love,
Marion Lee
THANKS FOR THE HUG!! WE ALL FELT IT, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AT GRAMPAS WHEN WE CAME DOWN. I ALWAYS WILL. LOVE LINDA
Beverly, Linda, Steven, Joan, Ed and Lee,
Such warm thoughts came rushing back of Gansevoort days and such happy times. I have never forgotten the walks in the woods and Hubee’s teachings.
My sincere condolences to each of you and your families.
Love,
Diane (the other brat)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, WE D0 HAVE SOME GOOD CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM THE GICK ROAD!! WITH MY PARENTS AND YOURS. IT MEANS A LOT TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR MEMORIES, BEVERLY,ME,STEVE,JOAN,ED, AND LEE
So very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Linda when we were younger and went to your house many times when we were growing up in Gansevoort. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Nancy Worth Plude
Virginia Beach, Va.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS , WE HAVE SOME GOOD MEMORIES, ONE I ALWAYS REMEMBER IS SITTING ON YOUR LAWN WITH YOU AND SANDY, LEARNING HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, BEVERLY, ME, STEVE,JOAN,ED , LEE
Steve and family–My condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bev,
My family will always have great memories of Hubey Duby the Pig Farmer. The great dinners, teaching and friendship you both gave my family will never be forgotten. Brenda
I am sadden to learn of Mr. Ellilthrope’s passing. I did not know him personally bur I knew some of his brothers and sisters. His mother was the best cook ever at the Wilton Elementary School and our field trips to Gurn Springs would take us to his parents farm where we were showed how animals were raised and how his mother grew her African violets.
Jerome Orton
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WARM REMEMBRANCE OF MY FAMILY AND THE TIMES WE HAD WITH YOU ALL. IT MEANS SO MUCH TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANK YOU AGAIN FROM MY MOM ,ME,STEVE, JOAN , ED AND LEE.
i loved him now in 5th grade i will always miss him!!!
bst greatgrandpa ever.