P. Lawrence "Larry" Ellis, of Wakefield, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on August 5, 2016, at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia as a US citizen due to his parents, Herman and Caroline, being American citizens. As with most families in the late 20's and 30's life was difficult which shaped his personality. He attended Stoneham High School, but as most young men, answered the call to serve in the military during WWII. He enlisted in the Coast Guard at the age of 17 and proudly served as a Fireman in the ships engine room. He was assigned to Navy Patrol Frigates in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, the USS Uniontown and Knoxville. On leave in Boston, through mutual friends, he met the love of his life, our mother. They we married on April 17, 1949. The 67 years they had together is a testament to the bond they made that day. They purchased a home in Wakefield in 1952 and Larry spent the next 64 years subtracting, adding and repairing the homestead. Using the skills learned in the Coast Guard as a Fireman he earned his Stationary Engineer license and worked at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital, a position he held for the next 20 years. It was very convenient for the start of a family, he didn't have to go far for a visit with our mom and his newborn. Nancy, Janet, Larry and Sharon were born and his focus turned to that of family which only grew as the years passed. During this period, he also picked up a necessary hobby, "Backyard Mechanic". He was extremely skilled at mechanical processes, but also exposed us to a whole new vocabulary. After Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Larry moved on to the "Big City" and worked for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes on State Street in Boston where he would stay until his retirement. In 2001 he received his Honorary High School Diploma from Stoneham High School graduating with the senior class. The family grew. 10 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, he had found a new profession. Larry was a private person so most would not know the little things that made him very unique. He chronicled everything on calendars and in notebooks and he used special codes as shorthand. We hope to someday find the key to the codes. He enjoyed classic movies, reading, listening to the police and fire scanner, watching the Montreal Canadian's beating the Bruins, watching his family's sporting events, loved the many birthdays (especially the cake and ice cream), cutting the "weeds", shoveling snow was high on the list and a daily dose of Moxie to name a few. He cherished his Wife, his Family, his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, his American Citizenship and his Military service. High on his list, the Montreal Canadian's, Moxie, "Made in the USA" and Duct Tape. We thank you for your service to this country and being the best Husband, Father, Bumpa, Grampa and Great Grampa you could be. We love you and God Speed. Larry was the beloved husband of Muriel Stiles Ellis for 67 years. Loving Father of Nancy Ellis Downs of FL, Janet E. DuLong & her husband Louis of Dracut, Lawrence A. Ellis & his wife Carol of Wakefield and Sharon E. Adams & her husband James of Woburn. Cherished grandfather of Tracy, Shawna, Tara, Ryan, Jamie, Sean, Keri, Andrew, James and Alicia. Caring brother of Robert Ellis & his late wife June of ME and the late Dorothy Rahilly & her late husband Paul. Brother in law of Priscilla Poehler of Reading and the late Arthur Stiles and Ruth Cutcliffe. Also survived by 17 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. A special thank you for the outstanding medical care Larry received from all of the staff at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, August 11th from 10-11AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Melrose Wakefield Hospital, 585 Lebanon St., Melrose, MA 02176.