Obituary of Myrtle B. Ellis

Myrtle B. Ellis, 87, of Princeton passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Manor Care, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Born in Trenton, Mrs. Ellis lived in Trenton and Ewing before moving to a home her late husband of 56 years, William H. Ellis, built in Lawrence 50 years ago. Myrtle was a 1940 graduate of Trenton Central High School. She worked at the Trenton Potteries, Co. and then Eastern Aircraft during WWII, producing the Grumman TBF Avenger. After being dedicated to raising her children she returned to the workforce, taking a job at Princeton University Press. Myrtle retired from Carter Wallace in 1990. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking (she was interviewed by the Trenton Times and had several recipes published), and taking care of her family and especially loved spending time with her granddaughter. Myrtle was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Victory Chapter #96, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 458, the Scottish American Club, and Saint Andrews Episcopal Church. Daughter of the late John Albert Bissett and Janett Fredericks Bissett. Sister of the late John A. Bissett, Jr. and Clara Chapman. She is survived by her daughter Janet S. Ellis and her son William H. Ellis, Jr., her granddaughter Stacey L. Gorlaski and her husband Joseph. Close family members Roberta and Frederick Bentley III, and Dolores Maik. Her lifelong friend Lucy Zufah. Extended family Sybil Wiehl, Nan Harris, Jane D’andrea, Robert Lowthian, and Jan Modzelewski. Several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A special thank you to the Cherry Hill Manor Care nursing staff for their excellent care of Myrtle. Myrtle’s funeral will be held on Tuesday at 12 Noon at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Dirk C. Reinken, Rector, of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church officiating. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 11 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be private at a later date at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Myrtle’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, Central New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834-1365.