Leon A. Ellsey, 89, a longtime resident of North Andover, MA, died on December 25, 2013 at the Lawrence General Hospital.
He was born in Lawrence, MA, on February 13, 1924 to George and Rose (Daniels) Ellsey. Educated in Lawrence local schools. He served in the United States Army during WWII obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He worked as a Machinist for Davis & Furber in North Andover, MA, for 34 years until his retirement.
He is the husband of the late Ellen R. Ellsey. He is survived by his children: sons; Mark P. and his wife Deborah Ellsey of North Andover, MA, Derek Ellsey of North Andover, MA. Daughters; Dawn O’Sullivan of Hopedale, MA Amy and her husband John Klenec of Ohio, also 17 grandchildren & 9 great grand children and sisters: Rose Weshenko and Irene Kupiec. He is predeceased by his son Daniel Ellsey and daughter Sharon Chenard.
A funeral service will take place on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00AM at the funeral home. A burial service will take place at Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover, MA.
Friends may call on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. 01845. For more information or to send an online condolence please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.