Ellis Albert Ring

MANCHESTER- Mr. Ellis Albert Ring, 90, of Manchester, died February 1, 2017 at the Elliott Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Wilton, Ellis was the son of the late Joseph and Edwina (Weston) Ring.  He was raised and educated in Wilton.  He later enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country during World War II.  Following his honorable discharge, he returned to New Hampshire and attended U.N.H., where he met his future wife.  He later matriculated to Springfield College where he graduated Class of 1953 with a degree in physical education.

Ellis was proud of his long career as a salesman.  He was employed for many years by the Grolier Corporation and later worked for the Here’s Where Company. 

A longtime resident of Northwood, NH, Mr. Ring was active in community affairs, as a member of the Bicentennial Committee in Northwood and an active volunteer with the Lions Club.  He was the first president and a founding member of the NH Snowmobile Association where he and his wife Eloise enjoyed the snowmobile ride-in for Easter Seals; as well as a founding member of the Saddleback Mountain Lions Club in Northwood and the Northwood Crankpullers Snowmobile Club.  Ellis enjoyed his time as a caller for the Northwood Highsteppers and other square dance clubs. He was a member of Morrison #90 Masonic Lodge of Northwood and a life member of the Square Dance Foundation of New England.

He enjoyed square dancing, computers and above all, the time spent with family and friends at The Farm.  He enjoyed doing square dances for the kids at the Friday night cookouts at The Farm.

He was predeceased by his wife, Eloise (Watson) Ring, son, James Ring, and his brothers, Joseph Edward, Norman and Phillip.

He is survived by his children: Harry Ring of Penacook and Sandra Silva of Northwood.  He was the grandfather of Joshua and David Ring, Alicia Hullinger, April Lawrence, Melissa Burris, Sabrina Goss, and Arthur and Drew Ring.  He was the loving great grandfather to Keegan, Emmalynn, Margaret, Gray, Daniel, Mason, Starr, Erika, Emma, Dakota and Trevor.

There are no calling hours.  A Celebration of Ellis’ Life will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 from 2 to 4 P.M. at Morrison Lodge 158 1st New Hampshire Turnpike in Northwood, NH.  During these hours, there will be a Masonic and Eastern Star Service presented.  Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Petit-Roan Funeral Home in Pembroke.  To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.petitroan.com

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