Catherine Ellison

Obituary of Catherine K. Ellison

Milo - Catherine Kittredge Ellison, 98, passed away on June 4, 2023, after a long illness. Kitty, as she was known, was born June 8, 1924, the daughter of Albert F. and Clara Perkins Kittredge. She lost her mother at age 7 and was raised by her father. After graduating from Milo High School, she attended Maine School of Commerce and the Metropolitan School of Tailoring. While working for the B&A Railroad, she met and married Daniel Ellison, her husband of 36 years. Kitty was devoted to her family and the Town of Milo. She felt honored to be a Liberal Librarian and held this position for 40 years, retiring at 79 years old. To better provide for the library’s patrons she completed many courses in Library Science. She developed a webpage for the library and communicated with users all over the country. Kitty was a proud member of D.A.R. and OES, Maine Library Association, Methodist Episcopal Church, Milo High School Alumni, Friends of Milo Community Hospital, and Three Rivers Ambulance Association. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Daniel, her sister, Thelma Ball, and her granddaughter, Stephanie Sinclair. She is survived by her son, Lanny, and his wife, Doreen, of Wesley Chapel, Florida; and her daughter, Lynne, and her companion, Robert Southard, of Milo and Holden. She is also survived by her grandchildren, David Sinclair and his wife, Mellissa, of Milo; Catherine Cole of Milo; Alicia Alvarez of Tampa, Florida, and Danielle Delgado-Ellison and her wife, Natividad, of Wesley Chapel Florida. She also leaves her great-grandchildren, Victoria and Felipe Alverez; Alyssa and her husband, Brenden Trollinger-Knapp; Taylor and her husband, Justus Mundt; Samantha and Steven Sinclair; and Austin and Rachel Tago; great-great-grandchildren, Bruce and Harley Trollinger-Knapp and Lilly Cole; along with multiple extended family members. A graveside service will be conducted 10 am Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery, Milo, with Pastor Jim Mello officiating. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Condolences and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
Thursday
8
June

Graveside Service

10:00 am
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Evergreen Cemetery
Park Street
Milo, Maine, United States
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