Cecile Corbin Ellis Obituary (1921 - 2017)

Waterville- Cecile Corbin Ellis, 96, completed her life's journey at Mount Saint Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation Center, Waterville, due to complications with vascular disease on October 18, 2017. She returned home in the arms of the Blessed Mother and to be with others she loved and who passed before her. She was born in Fort Kent on September 28, 1921, a daughter of Rene and Evelyn (Dumont) Corbin and was the youngest of six sisters. The family lived in Keegan. Cecile attended school there until they moved to Waterville when she was 12 years old. She completed her studies in Waterville and graduated from Thomas College. She married Roland Ellis in July of 1942. They both enjoyed taking long walks together and built a summer cottage together for retirement. Cecile worked for the Maine Department of Labor for 30 years at the "Employment Office in Waterville. She had the privilege of spending 74 years with her daughter Judy. She enjoyed spending the summers on the land and her favorite past time was reading. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Una Bulger, Leanna(Sister M. Des Anges), Rose Michaud, Arlene Fischer and Eva Babicz Cecile is survived by her daughter, Judy; nieces, Marlene Grant, Sandra Locklin, Anne Michaud, Wanita Bilodeau, Mary Ella Keenan and Madonna Browne; nephews, Gary Bulger, Richard Michaud, Jeffrey Michaud and John Ellis. There are individuals who require recognition and thanks for their assistance in her care: Amy Hopkins, Judy Picard and niece, Sandra Locklin and the staff on the skilled unit at mount Saint Joseph. Family and friends my visit from 3 to 6 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. An on-line guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com