Richard "Dick" Ellsworth
August 30, 1933 - July 15, 2011

Richard F. “Dick” Ellsworth, 77, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Burlington, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 in Port Charlotte.
Richard, born on August 30, 1933 in Standing Stone Township, Pennsylvania, was an amazing, hardworking man, husband, father and grandfather. A veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army, Richard left the military and went to work for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. In August of 1955 he married Dorothy Mae Selleck, and together they raised three children. In 1971, after 18 years with Westinghouse, Richard moved to Charlotte County and took up work operating the Hoosier Trailer Park in South Punta Gorda Heights. During this time, he was a Volunteer Fireman for the Charlotte South Volunteer Fire Department, served as Fire Commissioner for CCS VF Department from 1978 to 1986, and drove a School Bus for Charlotte County Public Schools until 1995. He is a member and past president of the East South Punta Gorda Heights Civic Association, the Antique Car Club Peace River Chapter, and Royal Palm Regional Antique Car Club, and was founder and president of the Royal Palm Chapter in 1992.
He is survived by two sons, Gary Ellsworth and Milo (Cilla) Ellsworth of Port Charlotte; a daughter, Crystal (Larry) Smith of North Port, FL; a brother, Robert Ellsworth of Elmar, NY; two sisters, Louise (Jess) Harris of Waverly, NY, and Connie (David) Martin of Williamsport, PA; 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 52 years, Dorothy, in 2007.
Memorial services will be held later in the fall. A private committal service will be conducted by the Ellsworth family.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Richard F. “Dick” Ellsworth, 77, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Burlington, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 in Port Charlotte. Richard, born on August 30, 1933 in Standing Stone Township, Pennsylvania, was an amazing, hardworking man, husband, father and grandfather. A veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army, Richard left the military and…

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Steve & Judy Congrove left a message on July 22, 2011:
Our condolences to the Ellsworth Family. Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. We will always remember Dick's smiling face. We had a good time with him on our various camping weekends. He will be missed by many.
James B Kantor left a message on July 20, 2011:
Dick was a a wonderful friend and car enthusiast. He will be missed in the antique car community. ... Jim Kantor
Robert & Elaine Russell left a message on July 20, 2011:
Dick was a wonderfull friend. We knew Dick thru our Motor Home Club and Antique Car Club. He will be missed.
Harold and Grace Bala left a message on July 20, 2011:
Dick was a good friend of ours. We have many happy memories with both him and Dorothy. We shared the CCS Fire Department days, camping together and just being neighbors in South Punta Gorda Heights. We are blessed to have known him and he will be missed.
Laurie Bala left a message on July 20, 2011:
My condolences to the Ellsworth Family. God Bless you all.
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Don Hawkins - Treasurer of Royal Palm Car Club left a message on July 21, 2011:
I have only known Dick for a short years before becoming his car club treasurer - I always talking to Dick & his experencences on car shows (which help our club) to perform beter was exceptinal for any car club ennding his help need help; Don Hawkins - Club Treasurer
Michael & Anita Douglas left a message on July 21, 2011:
Dick was such a kind, sweet man. We will miss his smiling face at our antique car club events.
Shirley Joyce left a message on July 21, 2011:
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ellsworth Family. Have been friends with Dick and Dorothy for years. Dorothy and I both loved to do our needlework and listened to Dick's stories! Both will be missed. Shirley Joyce , Seminoles
JANICE YORTON left a message on July 22, 2011:
SORRY TO HEAR OF DICKS PASSING, HE WILL BE MISSED AT OUR CAR FUNCTIONS.... MY CONDOLANCES TO HIS FAMILY.....
Sonny and Barbara LeMoine left a message on July 26, 2011:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of one of our most dearest antique car club friends. Our blessings and prayers go out to the family and just know we are thinkging of all of you. Sonny and Barbara LeMoine
John Romanus left a message on July 22, 2011:
Sorry for you loss
Carol and Rich Benson left a message on July 22, 2011:
I worked with Dick many years driving the school bus. He was a great fellow worker and a great friend. He will be missed.
Henry & Ruth left a message on July 22, 2011:
We have known Dick and his family for over 20 years through the Antique Car hobby. He has been a great leader, forming another Chapter of AACA in Murdock, and gone on to do many things for the sake of AACA. To his family we extend our deepest sympathy and prayers and know that he and his wife, Dorothy, will always be smiling down on us as we carry on his endeavors.
Bill Smith left a message on July 22, 2011:
A really nice guy & will be missed by everyone. Around the hobby who knew him...Md.Bill
Bill & Joan Allen left a message on July 22, 2011:
Our deepest condolences to the family. Dick was a great friend and the memories will always be with us. Bill & Joan Litchfield
Lynda Faieta left a message on July 24, 2011:
Dear Ellsworth Family, One day, Dick saw my CCPS uniform and discovered we had a similarity, school bus driver. Our friendship grew from there and I am thankful to have had such a good friend. It was a comfort having him nearby, we kept an eye on each others homes. And he was genuinely concerned about my health, always asking how I was feeling. I often made him dishes, and if there was anything he didn't like, he never let on. He always talked about Dorothy, the love of his life. We listened to each other, and that is what "friends" are for. I miss him, still find myself looking over to his home to see if he is out and about, puttering around. The Lord brings people into our lives for various reasons, and I certainly grew and learned alot from our friendship. What a good man. He will be missed. Sincerely, Lynda Faieta
Marcy and Tm Walsh left a message on July 25, 2011:
We were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He will surely be missed by all the member's of the Florida Seminoles and especially me. Dick always had a welcome smile and kind word when we got together. I especially loved to hear about his wife, as she had passed just before we joined the Seminoles, and the love they obviously shared. Now they are together again. God bless!
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