Eric Ellis

Published on 09/06/2022

ELLIS Eric Passed away peacefully on 16th May 2022 aged 78 years. Eric was predeceased by his wife of almost 55 years, Valerie who passed away on February 24th 2022. Eric leaves behind his children Richard Ellis (Clare) and Elizabeth Rorstad (Elmer), sister June Baxter (Martin), grandchildren Harry, Rhian, Samuel and James, plus nephews David and Peter, brother in law Richard and many lifelong friends. Eric started his career as an apprentice in the Merchant Navy working for Esso in the engine rooms of oil tankers. After meeting and marrying Valerie, he moved on to work at Southmead Hospital as an engineer after which his two children were born. Around this time he spent many years involved with the Princess Elizabeth Locomotive Society where he met many lifelong friends. Continuing his career he worked for 25 years as part of a tight knit group of Shift Charge Engineers at the Berkeley Nuclear Laboratories, after which he semi-retired, travelled and enjoyed more time with his family. Eric will be missed dearly by his family and friends, be remembered for his precision engineering and witty sense of humour; but will be reunited with his beloved Val. Funeral will be held at The Bristol Memorial Woodlands at 10.15am June 13th. All are welcome. Donations to Alzheimer's Research UK can be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4ES.

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