Alfred John Ellis Obituary

March 10, 2020

Neil Tait wrote a sympathy message

“John Ellis was my “coach” and my mentor when I moved to BMO HQ, for BC,, Vancouver in 1966. He was an amazing banker and we had a very good professional and personal relationship. He gave me the occasion to implement several programs while I was the Administration Manager for the division. When my father passed away in Scotland John Ellis gave me the strength and compassion to manage this devastating occasion in my family and my personal life. He was a BMO icon. Neil Tait”

February 29, 2020

Harry Boessenkool wrote a sympathy message

“A truly great person. I met him professionally at BMO. Having had senior positions at BMO, he was probably my boss at some point in our joint careers. I was often a guest at his table at the BMO Pensioner's luncheon in Vancouver. He will be a legend in the annals of BMO history!”

February 29, 2020

Harry Boessenkool wrote a sympathy message

“A truly great person. I met him professionally at bmo. Having had senior positions at bmo, he was probably my boss at some point in our joint careers. I was often a guest at his table at the bmo pensioner's luncheon in vancouver. He will be a legend in the annals of bmo history! Harry boessenkool, surrey, b.c.”

February 19, 2020

Spruce Riordon wrote a sympathy message

“I remember john ellis, my uncle, very fondly. He was a hero in my eyes during the war, when he served overseas in the army. Later he and joan were most welcoming and hospitable when i was a naval cadet in halifax. I shall always remember him as a cheerful, jovial, and generous uncle. Spruce riordon ottawa”

February 10, 2020

Sarah Gyorfi wrote a sympathy message

“I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ellis this past fall, as one of the student recipients of his generous scholarship program with SFU. It was not only his generosity and clear passion for education that stood out. It was the imprint he left on his family that will live in forever. His daughter was present at the lunch I attended, and explained she travelled all the way from Gambier weekly to visit her father. Her dedication and love showed me how much love their family exuded for each other.”