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.