TAUNTON – William J. Ellis, 31, of Taunton ,died on Sept. 1, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on September 1, 2013.
Born in Brockton, he was the son of Robyn (Zimmerman) Ellis-Benoit and the late William R. Ellis; and the stepson of Richard A. Benoit.
Raised and educated in Taunton, Bill was a lifelong Taunton resident.
A metal fabrication major, he graduated from Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School in the year 2000.
He was employed as a Direct Service Worker for the Wrentham State School for the past eight years.
An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Bill enjoyed riding and good times with his family and friends.
In addition to his mother and stepfather of Taunton, he leaves his fiancée, Krystal D. Metoyer of Taunton; his brother, Todd Ellis of Taunton; his sister, Jennifer Ellis of Taunton; his stepbrother, Dustin Benoit of Washington, DC; his stepsister, Jennel Benoit of Taunton; and his uncle, Mark Zimmerman of Attleboro.
Funeral Services were held at Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Sept. 9th at 10 a.m.
Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery.
Calling Hours were held at the funeral home on Sunday, Sept. 8th from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.