Leonard Ellis of New Vineyard, Me., formerly of Edgartown, died on August 8, in Norridgewock, Me. He was 86.

Lenny, as he was known to most, was born on March 7, 1938, in Bridgewater, Mass., the son of Benjamin and Laura (Knight) Ellis.

He grew up in Bridgewater where he attended and graduated from Bridgewater High School. He had a career in oil burner repairs and installation and eventually started his own business, Ellis Brothers Burner Service on the Vineyard.

After meeting his wife, Carol, they moved to New Vineyard, Me., in 1984. He then turned his talents to making dollhouses, creating a total of 258.

He was a kind, humorous and social person. He was always willing to help someone, even those he had never met. He was a 58-year-old Mason and loved being a part of the craft.

His sons and their families survive Lenny; Gary and his wife Mary and their son Cayton of Falmouth; Scott and his wife Donna and their children, Thomas, Daniel and Alexandra of Edgartown; and Brian Ellis of New Vineyard, ME. He was predeceased by his wife Carol.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, at New Vineyard Cemetery on Route 27. Everyone who wishes to attend is most welcome. Memories may be shared in Leonard’s Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Willes Remembrance Center of Farmington, Me, is honored to be caring for the family of Leonard Ellis.