Brown Says Larry Ellis Was a Bridge Between Manotick’s Past, Present and Future

By Rideau-Jock Councillor David Brown

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Ellis earlier this month. While his lifetime contributions and involvement are hard to measure in one article, it is important to remember his fondness of Manotick Village.

Larry was a proud and active member in Manotick. His appreciation for local history was evident by the many books he wrote and his extensive involvement with groups in Manotick. It is special to know that he was unofficially appointed as the Town Historian in the Manotick area and was a regular author in this publication.

Larry helped build the bridge between Manotick’s past, present and it’s future. A role that few could fill as easily as Larry did.

Larry was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Manotick and Manotick Legion, writer in The Manotick Messenger Newspaper, affiliated with both community associations, and, overall, a dedicated volunteer.

Larry embodied the meaning of community to the highest degree. I know he will be dearly missed and remembered by his family and many friends in Manotick and beyond.

Please consider a donation in Larry’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or ROSSS (Rural Ottawa South Support Services).