DARTMOUTH — Eileen (Lyons) Ellis, (87), of Dartmouth, MA passed on 3/19/14.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bancroft A. "Dinny" Ellis, her parents, John E. Lyons and Rose Marion (nee Cunliffe, Lyons) Logan, and her older sister, Dorothy (Lyons) Lemieux.
She was born in New Bedford, and lived in the greater New Bedford area her entire life. Eileen graduated from New Bedford High School. She was a registered nurse; a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, she also attended SMU. She served on the faculty of Diman Practical Nursing Program as a supervisor and clinical instructor for many years. She was employed by St. Luke's Hospital until her retirement in 1989.
In her earlier years, Eileen was actively involved in community activities and organizations. She was a member of the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's Women's Group and served on Market Ministries. She was a member of Eastern Star for fifty years.
Eileen is survived by her loving son, Bancroft A. Ellis and his wife Linda; her grandchildren, Sarah Lynn Ellis and Bancroft A. Ellis; her nieces and nephews; and her very dear and caring friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Tower Fund or the Schwartz Center.
Services will be private.