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Former Chelsea Police Lieutenant Charles Ells, Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, following a brief illness. A devoted husband, father and family man, Charlie was born in Chelsea and was a lifelong resident of the City. A 1950 graduate of Everett Vocational High School, he joined the U.S. Army in 1951, served in active duty during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953. For his service he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. In 1960 he joined the Chelsea Police Department and served with distinction in a number of positions over the course of his nearly thirty year career: Police Sergeant, Chief of Detectives, Head of Vice & Narcotics Unit, Prosecutor and Lieutenant. He retired in 1988 and enjoyed a long and healthy retirement with his wife and family. Charlie was the adored husband of his wife of nearly 62 years, Joan M. (Carroll) Ells, of Chelsea. Charles and Joan lived as neighbors during their childhood years in the same six-family dwelling at 28 ½ Spencer Avenue. They were married on August 22, 1954. Charlie is survived by his two sons: Charles Ells, Jr. and Charles' husband Anthony Melchionda of Revere; and Edward C. Ells, of Chelsea. He is also survived by one brother: Harry M. Ells, Jr., of Chelsea; and two sisters: Marie Ells, of Chelsea; and Pauline Mahoney, of Nahant. Charlie was the son of the late Harry M. and Mary Jane (Conley) Ells, and his second mother Alice (Ingvaldsen) Ells. He was also the brother of the late Helen (Ells) Arnold, and John, Francis, William, Andrew and Robert Ells.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday August 20 th , at 9:30 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial held in Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Services will conclude at the Church. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in Charles' memory may be made to a charity of their choice.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday August 20 th , at 9:30 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial held in Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Services will conclude at the Church. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in Charles' memory may be made to a charity of their choice.
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Mass of Christian Burial
August
20
Saturday
Our Lady of Grace Church
Starts at 10:30 am
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