LOWVILLE - Ellen C. Bush, 82, died early Saturday morning, June 29th at home under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Ellen was born on May 25, 1942 in Harrisville, the daughter of the late Edward C. and Helen D. (Hathway) Jenack. She graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1959 and then went on to receive her associate in applied science degree from Canton ATC in 1961.

On November 24, 1961 she was united in marriage with Richard A. Bush in Syracuse. While living in Syracuse she worked for General Electric. Ellen moved back to Lowville and went to work for Climax in Castorland. She and Rick became the owners of Lyng Lumber in Lowville and Lowville Feed and Grain.

Surviving is her husband of 63 years, Rick, their two children and families, Cinda Bush and her son, Lucas; and Allen R. and Wendy Bush and their sons, Jayden and Logan all of Lowville; her sister, Dixie and Thomas Dickinson of Harrisville; her brother, William and Suzanne Jenack of Fairport; her sister-in-law, Karen Jenack of Lowville as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her sister, Polly and Edward "Punky" Finn and her brothers, Paul, and Frederick Jenack and her best friend, Suzie Bush.

The family would like to thank the Lewis County Hospice nurses that gave our mother and sister the most compassionate and loving care possible. We would have been lost without you!

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Lake Bonaparte on Saturday, July 27th  starting at 11:00am, causal dress is encouraged.

Memorials in Ellen's name may be made to: Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367, Lowville Fire Department or, per Ellen, if you feel the need to send flowers, send them to someone you love in memory of her!