Mr. Gerald R. Ellis, 72, of Rochester, NH, passed away at his home on June 27, 2024. The son of the late Herbert and Ellen Ellis, he was born on March 23, 1952, in Pasco, WA, and moved to the local area in 1986. He served honorably in the United States Army where he earned the rank of SPC 4. Mr. Ellis worked for Seacoast Security in Maine and was a founder of Integrity Alarms and Fire Protection. Mr. Ellis was well known in the Metro Boston area for his work on Gamewell Fire Telegraph systems for Fire departments all over New England. When he was not working, he enjoyed music, his rock collection, fishing and loved to spend time with his wife & family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was predeceased by his son Cory Ellis and brother Darrell Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen M. Ellis of 40 years, one daughter Jessica Ellis of Sequim, WA, three sons: Dean Ellis of Dover, NH, Chris Ellis, and Jason Ellis. Two brothers: Michael and Stephen Ellis, there are three grandchildren: Makailah Fuller, Arial Fuller, and James Fuller IV, along with many nieces and nephews.
Burial for Mr. Ellis will take place on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11:15 am in Bourne National Veteran Cemetery, Connery Ave., Buzzards Bay, MA 02542. All wishing to attend please be at the cemetery by 10:45 am. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Rd, Dracut. Online condolences may be shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com.