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Wilbur J. "Hap" Ellis Veteran
August 08, 2020

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ELLIS, Wilbur J. “Hap” of Dedham passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2020. Born November 8, 1933, the loving son of the late Wilbur W. and Marie J. (Cardinale) Ellis. Beloved husband of 44 years to Maureen T. (Flynn) Ellis. Cherished father of Donna Marie Belliveau and her husband Douglas Andrew. Loving grandfather of Addison Mary, Ella Rose and Aiden Daniel. Brother of Lucille Koch of Mattapan, Marie Savini of Union, NH, Michael of Little River, S.C. and the late Charles, James and John. Dear brother-in-law of the late Rita and Kathy Flynn of West Roxbury. Uncle of David Koch of Mattapan who was a devoted nephew to Hap. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews and friends. Hap was a 42 year proud member of Teamsters Local 25 -Boston. A history buff, Hap was always interested in researching the events that took place during WWII. He also enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and maintaining his own vehicles always making sure the oil was changed on time! Hap will be sorely missed by his loving family and friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 11 o’clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Please follow COVID 19 guidelines in the funeral home and church). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hap’s memory may be made to St. John Chrysostom Church, 4750 Washington Street, West Roxbury, Mass 02132. For directions and guestbook, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com

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Gormley Funeral Service
2055 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-8600