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I’m so sorry for your loss, I worked with your Mom Helen in the BU for many years, I remember many loving stories about your Dad! This is such a difficult time anyway but on top of all that’s going on. Eileen and Kathy and families you will be in my thoughts and prayers. In sympathy Cathy Smith

I am so sorry to learn of Arthur’s passing. I was a long time friend and coworker of Helen’s and visited with Arthur and Helen frequently! Please take care of yourselves and know that Arthur and Helen are looking down on you.

Was saddened by Arthur's passing through beautifully written "Enhanced Listing" in Boston Globe. He was a favorite friend of my brother Ted at whose joyous gatherings I had always enjoyed stimulating conversations and humor-filled exchanges with Arthur. I appreciated his brilliant and knowledgeable mind as well as his easy-going personality. He will be missed by all who loved him! RIP, ARTHUR!!

His obituary did him justice. It captured the essence of the man. An old friend from his Roxbury youth

Dear Eileen, Dennis and family: What a beautifully written tribute to Arthur. I can't imagine the loss you are all feeling and I am profoundly sorry. We join you in honoring his service, his life and his love for his family. We pray that God grants him eternal peace and that you are all comforted by the many memories you all have. A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again. Author unknown

Catherine, sending condolences to you and your family. I have never read a more beautiful obit than the one in the globe. He must have been a very special person. Virtual hugs to you.

Dear Cathy and Eileen and all members of Arthur Ellis’ family, We always enjoyed your father’s company. The obituary captured your father perfectly. He was a true gentleman. My deepest sympathies - Love, Gerry and Susan Cahill

Papa was a great friend and Father-in-Law! I will dearly miss his wisdom, caring thoughts, laughter, and his appreciation of sports. He was always there to love and support our family whether it was walking his Grandchildren to school everyday or complimenting and nurturing the young artistic talents shown by both Emma and Lily! Papa always celebrated our love of family and as a result, we are all better people for having him in our lives. There are not too many people that effect you as profoundly as Papa, we consider ourselves externally grateful for having a Father, Grandfather, and Father-in-Law with so much grace, intellect, and love! Rest In Peace Papa, Love, Dennis

Dear Kathy & Eileen, Richie & I were so sad to read of your Dad’s passing. We spent so much time with Arthur & Helen at their home in East Boston while we were dating. Also, they were a huge part of our lives on Neptune Rd. Helen helped us so much with our newborn, Marybeth. Kathy used to come over and keep Marybeth occupied for us. Your Dad was so full of knowledge and we loved learning from him. We both moved in different directions. We moved to Winchester and they moved to Weymouth. We saw them just a number of times after that. Distance being the only reason. They were wonderful friends and mentors . Our hearts are heavy that they have both passed. May you find peace that they are together. All our love, Richie & Kay Fennell

Cathy and Eileen: So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know Nancy loved Arthur and Bhudda (sp?) dearly and they likewise loved her. What a tribute to your dad the obituary was!

Eileen and family, I am so very sorry for your loss especially at this time when you were not able to be with him or able to be surrounded by friends and family. After reading your father's obituary, I can tell he was an extremely honorable man that spent a life well lived. Again, condolences. Please take care Gia

I didn't know Arthur Ellis, but I wish I did. What a beautiful obituary. -Sue Dawson

Our Condolences to the family Ellis. Arthur had a long life with you but even now it was to soon to let him go. Only if someone is passed we realise he was always there

Dear Cathy and Eileen and family, I am so deeply sorry about your dad. I always had such respect, admiration, and fondness for him. I so enjoyed hearing his stories, and he always made me laugh! His obituary is a fine tribute to a wise and wonderful man who, with his bright intellect and his big heart, left this world a much better place. My heart goes out to your whole family.

Mr. Arthur Ellis was a brilliant man, husband and father. He told me when Cathy got married that he gained a room. He was kind, witty and compassionate and a thinker and wonderful dad.

So very sorry to hear about Arthur's passing. I will always remember him as a warm, friendly guy. Mom told me that he and Helen were there when I was born (don't remember much about that, tho!). So I've actually known him all my life. Hope the family is doing well, all my best wishes and condolences.

This obituary, in memory of such a fine human being, is one of the most all encompassing portraits of a life well lived I've ever read. Thanks so much for sharing what Arthur was truly all about. I always enjoyed being in his company and, yes, he was the consummate gentleman. I always enjoyed too being able to get immersed in a meaningful political discussion as in those days that was possible. May your memories of Arthur live on with you forever. This was a truly great man.

I’m so sorry to hear this. I have so many fond memories. My thoughts, my prayers and my heart are with you during time. With so much love, Jenna, Paul, Jayden & Savana Barra

Dear Eileen and loved ones. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Age is one thing to die from, a disease of this magnitude is so regretful. Words do not convey his passing. My prayers for you and your loved ones.