WHITEHALL, N.Y. - C. Milton Chellis of 4 First Ave., Whitehall, N.Y. died unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 2013, after a brief illness.
Born Sept. 17, 1941, he was the son of Oscar M. and Anne Barber Chellis of Point au Roche, N.Y.
Milt was the first valedictorian of the newly centralized Beekmantown High School and a graduate of Plattsburgh State with a major in science education. He taught biology, advanced placement biology, general science and English classes at Whitehall Central School, retiring in 1999 after 32 years of teaching. After a two-year hiatus from teaching and a trip to the Holy Land, he taught at St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, N.Y. for an additional seven years. Mr. Chellis continued to be the grant writer and a consultant for st. Mary's School after his retirement.
Mr. Chellis is survived by his wife, Barbara, their three children, Sarah (Darren) Frechette, Anne Chellis, and Matthew Chellis and his fiancee, Caitlin Toomey; his beloved three grandchildren, Maxwell, Emilia Anne and Oliver Frechette; his aunt, Betty Eaton; his colleagues at Whitehall High School and St. Mary's School, especially Sister Sharon Dalton; his sisters and brothers-in-law; his dearest friend, Michael Thompson of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; his mother- and father-in-law, Catherine and Harold Derby; and his wonderful teaching colleague, Doris King.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated in honor of Milt's life at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Ticonderoga with the Rev. William Muensch officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions in Milt's name may be made to St. Mary's School, in care of sister Sharon Dalton, 64 Amherst St., Ticonderoga, N.Y. 12883.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, N.Y.
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