Skeet Ellis, Curtain Producer, Dies

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 2/25/2008 12:00:00 AM

Plymouth, Mass. —

Arthur Linwod "Skeet" Ellis III, age 77, the former owner/operator of A.L. Ellis Inc., Curtain Manufacturers in North Plymouth and Fall River, Mass. for nearly 50 years, passed away quietly on Jan. 17 in Plymouth.

Skeet was involved in many community societies, including serving as a Rotary Club president.

He was born on Oct. 19, 1930 in Quincy, the son of the late Arthur Linwood Jr. and Ethel (Robbins) Ellis. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, he attended Amherst College.

Ellis is survived by his wife of 24 years, Linda (Damrell), a daughter, a son Mike and four stepsons. Skeet also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.