Obituary of Madeline C Ellis

Madeline C. Ellis, 88, of Clinton passed away Sunday, March 01, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1926 in Cooperstown, NY, the daughter of the late DeVaughn and Helen "Nellie" (Biekel) Carr. She was a 1943 graduate of Cooperstown High School and later received her Bachelor's Degree from Oneonta State in 1947. On August 19, 1950, in Cooperstown, NY she was united in marriage to Steven J. Ellis of Clinton. This blessed union lasted until his passing in 1994. She was a proud Cooperstown native and came to love the Village of Clinton as her hometown. Madeline worked as a dedicated school teacher for Clinton Central School for many years. She was also a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church of Clinton and the Clinton Historical Society where she volunteered numerous hours. Madeline also had a love for art; she was known for her needlepoint and knitting. With her talent, she often donated her handmade scarves, gloves, and sweaters to the less fortunate. This type of selfless act truly encompasses the type of person Madeline was. Madeline is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and John Orilio and Susan and Bill Roberts, her four beloved grandchildren, Peter and Emily Orilio and Kelsey and Molly Roberts; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Richard Carr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 11th at 11:00am at St. James Episcopal Church, Williams Street, Clinton, NY. All are invited to call on Tuesday, March 10th from 5-7pm at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College Street, Clinton. Interment will be held in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery. Please consider donations to the Clinton Fire Department, c/o James Jenkins, 43 Beatty Ave., Clinton, NY 13323