PORTLAND – Rev. John P. Ellis, 79, of Portland, formerly of the Oxford Hills area, passed away on August 26, 2024. John was a retired minister of the Second Congregational Church, Norway and West Auburn Congregational Church, West Auburn.
Family and friends may attend a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, Main St, Norway. To read his full obituary, learn about charitable donations and leave messages of condolence for his family please visit
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