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Robert "Bob" Ellsworth

May 17, 1931 - September 10, 2020

Robert Ellsworth, 89, of Northville passed away Thursday September 10, 2020.Bob was born on May 17, 1931 to Hiram and Mary (Kenyon) Ellsworth. Bob graduated from Northville Central School and worked many years at Rullison Tannery, and was caretaker of the Northville Cemetery with his brother Corky. Bob later worked at Fulton Friendship House, caring for mentally impaired patients, until his retirement. Bob also volunteered as a driver for the Northampton Ambulance Service for many years. Bob never married but lived with his companion, Bertha Rhodes until her death. Together they loved and raised, as their son, Mike Rhodes. Bob is survived by his "son" Mike Rhodes of Homestead, Florida, and Mikes children Kenny, Matthew, Robert and Beverly. Bob is also survived by his sister Janice (James) Dence of Great Pond, Maine and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, companion, and siblings Corky, Homer, Claude, Len and John Ellsworth, Charlotte Wadsworth, Lena Knowles and Libby VanNostrand. A special thank you to Bob's nieces, Bev Shearer, Donna Wood, Sue Browne, Diane Fifield and Kelley Goodier for the love and care provided. Calling hours will be held on Friday September 18, 2020 from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville. Masks and social distancing is required. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.

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Robert Ellsworth, 89, of Northville passed away Thursday September 10, 2020.Bob was born on May 17, 1931 to Hiram and Mary (Kenyon) Ellsworth. Bob graduated from Northville Central School and worked many years at Rullison Tannery, and was caretaker... View Obituary & Service Information

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