It is with sadness that we, the family of Ellis Dinham, announce his passing on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro. Born in the outport community of Stone's Cove, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Ida and Frederick Dinham.

Ellis is survived by his six children, step-daughter, Alma Kelly, Halifax, Terry Dinham, North Sydney, Cape Breton, Christine Dinham-Jones, Vancouver, British Columbia, Glen Dinham, Dartmouth, Joanne Bowers, Dartmouth, Craig Dinham, North Sydney, Cape Breton and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his five brothers, Warren, George, Gower, Sidney and Roy. 

The family wishes to extend a special 'thank you' to the doctors and nurses at Colchester East Hants Health Center and the VON nurses and VON home support staff for their care over the past several months.

The family would also like to extend a ‘thank you’ to the members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Club in Truro for being an extended family to their father over the last few decades. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Air Force Club, 22 Cottage Street, Truro, from 2-4 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Donations to a charity of choice in memory of Ellis are welcomed. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.  Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Ellis may be shared with the family at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com