ROBERT E. ELLSWORTH, SR. 1925 - 2016
Pomfret Center - Robert E. Ellsworth, Sr., 91, of Pomfret Center, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Beloved Husband of 64 Years to Emma (Paine) Ellsworth, his high school sweetheart. He was born August 17, 1925 in Manchester, CT, son of the late Thera (Howe) and Howard S. Ellsworth.
Putnam High School graduate, Class of 1944, he was captain of the football and baseball teams for all four years of Putnam High School. Bob served in the Army Air Corp. a WWII Veteran serving with the China Berma India Theatre as a communications specialist at the rank of sergeant. He began as a Physical Education teacher. Robert did his undergraduate work at Springfield College and received his bachelor's degree in 1952. Advanced study was done at Willimantic State College and at the University of Hartford where Robert received his master's degree in 1962. He completed his sixth year degree at the University of Connecticut, his educational career included teaching at Mansfield State Training School; teaching at Union, Eastford and Bethesda, MD. His administrative experience began with the teaching principalship in Union and Eastford continued to Hartland, Hampton and Scotland public schools. Robert had an unquenchable thirst for golf, with an annual golf outing in Keene, NH. Bob enjoyed driving his Model-T.
Besides his wife he leaves his sons, Rob Ellsworth, Jr. (Stephanie) of Pomfret, CT, John Ellsworth of Boscawen, NH, Glenn Ellsworth of Pomfret, CT, grandchildren Jennifer St. Cyr (Matt) great-grandchildren Trevor and Devon of Bow, NH, Elliott Ellsworth (Nichole) great-granddaughter Claire Ellsworth of Brooklyn, CT, Katherine Sawyer (Keith) great-grandchildren Landon and Ethan Sawyer of Concord ,NH, Kyle Ellsworth (Brecken) great-grandchildren Jackson and Mia Ellsworth of Brooklyn, CT, Tyler, Amy and Zachary Ellsworth all of Pomfret, CT, siblings Howard Ellsworth (Christa) of Albuquerque, NM, Marion Scott of Pomfret Center, CT, sister-in-law Helen Ellsworth of Tolland, CT and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Walter of Pomfret, Edward of Pomfret and Harold of Framingham, MA.
Calling hours will be Friday (Today) September 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A Graveside Service will be Saturday at 10:30 AM in Abington Cemetery, Pomfret, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Pomfret Community School c/o P.C.S Activity Fund/Bob Ellsworth Baseball, 20 Pomfret St, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
Published in Norwich Bulletin on Sept. 16, 2016