1932 – 2003

TURNER – Kay Constance Ellis, 70, of Rangeley, died en route home to Rangeley following a long illness.

She was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Rangeley, a daughter of Kenneth and Annis (Love) Crocker. She received her education in Rangeley schools and on July 24, 1948, in Farmington, married Richard Ellis.

A lifelong resident of Rangeley, she was employed as a waitress at various local restaurants, including the Rangeley Inn. She was a member of the Somerset Chapter No. 80 Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Prior to failing health, she had also been an active member of the Episcopal Church Women. She traveled extensively throughout North America with her husband and always enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard “Dick” Ellis of Rangeley; a son, Eric Richard Ellis Jr. of Westbrook; a daughter, Kendra Searles and her husband Arnold Searles of Pittston; two brothers: Colin Crocker of Rangeley and Dale Crocker and his wife Florence of Newington, Conn.; a sister, Leith Cameron of Oquossoc; two granddaughters, Shannon Kay Webber and her partner Jim Williams of Rangeley and Carrie Webber of Westbrook; a great-granddaughter, Autum-Skye Constance Williams of Rangeley.

She was predeceased by a brother, Hollis Crocker.