Larry Gene Ellis

Larry G. Ellis, 72, of Skowhegan, passed away peacefully with his son by his side at Woodlawn Rehab and Nursing the morning of Thursday June 22, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1950 in Skowhegan (later raised in Cornville) to Victor and Anita (Roderick) Ellis as the 17th boy out of 18 children.

He married Ann M. (Goodness) Ellis on May 29, 1971. They were married for 16 years before welcoming their only child Christopher. Larry and Ann were married for 48 years, until her passing in June of 2019.

Larry proudly spent his earlier years working in the woods; he cut, split, sold and delivered firewood, eventually starting his own business, Larry Ellis Logging. He later drove truck for several Trucking businesses, including Trent Cates and Stanley Trucking.

Larry loved spending time with his wife and son, frequently going to the Skowhegan Drive-in, cinema, and renting movies. He loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed being in the woods, even during the winter months while working. He also spent his time collecting knives, guns, and antiques, as well as having cook-outs, family reunions, and going to his mother and father-in-law's camp in Hartland during the summer.

Larry is survived by his son Chris, three brothers and three sisters; Richard and his wife Mary Ellis of Eliot; Norman and his wife Linda Ellis of Clinton; James and his wife Cindy Ellis of Frankfort; Pauline and her husband Joel Lane of Frankfort; Sandra Curtis of Massachusetts; and Mary Jo and her husband James Irwin of Skowhegan, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, several siblings, and his beloved wife Ann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday July 12, at 11am at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church on Water St., Skowhegan, followed by Burial at Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan. Please visit www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com to share your condolences with Larry’s family.