Obituary of Ellsworth Braman Spink, Sr.

Ellsworth Braman Spink, Sr., 85, of John Perry Road, Eastford, died peacefully at Matulaitis Nursing Home, Putnam, June 21, 2010. He was born December 12, 1924 in Eastford, son of the late William and Ethel (Smith) Spink. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Helen Spink; a daughter Priscilla Viens and her husband Henry, two sons, Ellsworth Spink, Jr., Peter Spink Sr. and his wife Donna, all of Eastford, six grandchildren: Shawn Davis and his wife Tiffany; William Spink and his wife Julie; Eli Spink; Tammy Bocash and her husband Chris; Jennifer Spink; Peter Spink, Jr.; ten great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Harvey Spink and two sisters, Ruth Phillips and Eleanor Lawrence. Ellsworth worked as a truck driver, working the majority of his career with King Trucking in Eastford. He also ran a small Dairy Farm. In his retirement he enjoyed helping his son Ellie on his farm and with his maple syrup business. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and bird watching. Ellsworth was a life member of the Eastford Independent Fire Co. He actively served for 46 years with time spent as lieutenant and as a member of numerous committees. He helped in the construction of the fire station, which is still in use today. His dedication and volunteerism inspired many family members to follow in his footsteps. Services and burial will be private, no calling hours. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Donations may be made in his memory to the Eastford Independent Fire Co., PO Box 333, Eastford CT, 06242. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com