Obituary of Judith Ellcome

Judith (Jude) Ellcome (nee Orr), died on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her home in Youngstown, New York under the care of Niagara Hospice and her loving family. Jude was born in Lewiston, NY, on July 14, 1948, and was the daughter of the late George (Bud) Orr, Esq. and Susan (Granny) Honeywell Orr. Jude attended Lewiston-Porter and Cornell University. After marrying her husband, David on November 30, 1968, they lived in England for several years. Jude worked for Billings Agency, Warren-Hoffman, and recently retired from First Niagara Risk Management. She had also worked for many years at the Sailor's Shop in Youngstown. Jude was an avid sailor on their boat, the "Little Limey", and a longtime member of the Youngstown Yacht Club. Friends will remember Jude for her welcoming smile, her positive attitude in the face of her illness, her quick wit, and most of all, her love for her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, David Ellcome; her son, Benjamin (Jessica Walsh) Ellcome, of Exeter, Rhode Island; her granddaughter Be; her sister and best friend, Anne Honeywell Orr; her brother, Thomas (Deana) Orr of Middletown, Rhode Island, and two nephews, Thomas and Nicholas. Jude has gone to join her beautiful daughter, Sarah, her brother, George (Buddy), and Granny and Bud. A Celebration of Jude's life will be held on Saturday, January 11, at 2:00 pm at the Youngstown Yacht Club, Water Street, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094 are appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts. Lewiston.