Obituary of Harry A. Elliott

Harry A. Elliott, 92, lifelong resident of Thompson, Connecticut, and beloved husband of Ruth Bayer Elliott died at home Christmas night, 2014. Upon graduating from Tourtellotte Memorial High School, Harry joined the Army Air Corps. In WWII he co-piloted a B-17, flying out of North Africa, and was shot down over the Bay of Salerno; he was taken prisoner of war in Northern Italy. Escaping the prison camp, he was on the run for 20 days before reuniting with American forces; he was awarded the Bronze Star. Returning to the US, he helped train young pilots. His military career continued in the Active Reserves and the Inactive Reserves, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Harry worked for Southern New England Telephone for 30 years, as a repair foreman. He also owned and operated Elliott Sales and Service in Thompson for over 50 years; he was known through those years for selling and repairing Peugeot, MG, Austin, Renault and used cars. His repair skills and his trustworthy service were respected and remembered. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Ruth, and their three children and their families: son Brian Elliott and his wife Marlys of Thompson, their children, Luther Elliott, Noah Elliott, and Jordan Elliott; daughter Diane Elliott Glass and her husband Peter of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and their children, Austin Glass and Elliott Glass; and son Paul Elliott and his wife Mildred of Woodstock, and their children, Jomica Elliott, Geon Elliott, Harryn Elliott, and Taquiyy Elliott. Also thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond Elliott and Edgar Elliott. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, at the Thompson Congregational Church, UCC, where Harry was a longtime member, having served many years as deacon and trustee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Thompson Congregational Church, UCC, 347 Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277. www.smithandwalkerfh.com