LEWISTON – Albert Ellis, 77, of Auburn, died Monday, Sept. 29, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Canton, the son of Ansel Staples and Winnifred (Dicknell) Ellis. He graduated from Canton High School.

He served aboard the Medway Aircraft Carrier with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a fisherman in Portland Harbor, a barn man at DeCoster Egg Farm, at Bass Shoe in North Jay and his delight was as a custodian at the Canton Elementary School.

On Dec. 19, 1974, he married Germaine Bilodeau of Canton. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, working on puzzles and hook rugs. He also enjoyed landscaping with his wife as well as taking care of his ducks.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Germaine Bilodeau of Auburn; a daughter, Elaine Lowell of Gray; two sons, Allen and Dean Ellis; two stepsons, Michel Fleury and his wife, Barbara, of Poland Spring and Roger Fleury and his wife, Karen, of Rumford; a sister, Geraldine Ellis Parlin; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; two nieces, Vicki Parlin and Paula Young; and two nephews, Wendall and Leonard Parlin.

He was predeceased by a son, Richard Ellis; a sister, Faye Lord; and a brother, Herbert Gordon Ellis.