Elmer W. Sjostedt

Elmer Sjostedt Obituary

Of Naples, FL, passed away June 19, 2008. Elmer was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. Elmer resided in Waltham, MA and was employed by Raytheon for over 40 years, until his retirement in 1990. Later that year, he moved to Naples. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 51 years, 4 children Gary, Stephen, David, Ellen; eight grandchildren, and one sister Dorothy Ellen Borg of Sudbury, MA. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at 2 PM at Fuller Funeral Home East. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the CPOD ( Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Foundation, 2937 South West 27th Ave. Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133. Arrangements by the Fuller Funeral Home, NAPLES, FL, 239-417-5000.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Elmer Sjostedt

5 Entries

Kick Fallon

June 24, 2008

Uncle Elmer! As I write this my eyes are welling up but my heart is smiling. What a wonderful man with a wry sense of humor. He would make you laugh but never at anyone's expense. My Dad the story and joke teller always had people laughing, but I think the hardest times I ever heard him laugh was when Uncle Elmer would get him going. And with the soft-spoken voice, it was priceless. I remember spending Saturday's into the night in Waltham palying in the yard, climbing the giant tree while Mom and Dad and Aunt Peggy and Uncle Elmer sat in the screened-in porch talking and laughing. The three were usually laughing so hard it drowned out Uncle Elmer's quieter laugh. But he was having fun too.

Uncle Elmer was always interested in what you were doing and had a great memory. As we all got older and saw each other less, no matter how much time had passed, he would ask about something in your life from the last time you talked. And he had the firmest and most sincerest handshake. You were important to him.

Now he's playing a round of golf, or better yet, sitting at the "19th Hole" enjoying a refreshment and watching a great round on TV.

Aunt Peggy, Gary, Steve, Ellen and David-- I love you guys! The Fallons & Sjostedts had some great times. Now we have great memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We'll miss you Uncle Elmer!

Kick and Debbie

Janice Shirley

June 24, 2008

Dear Aunt Peggy,Gary,Stephen,David ,& Ellen I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Elmer's Passing.I am surrounded by such fond memories of the times we spent together family times in sudbury to ALL those road trips! you are all in my thoughts and prayers I will remember him always love Janice

Val Fallon

June 23, 2008

Peggy, Gary, Stephen, Ellen and David; Our love and prayers are with you during this very sad time in the loss of such a wonderful person who was a loving husband, father and grandfather. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend the last fifty plus years knowing and loving him. He will be sorely missed. May you get some comfort in knowing you have a guardian angel watching over you all. May God grant you all the strenth to carry on. May he rest in peace! Love to you all,
Kick and Val

Karla David

June 23, 2008

I was saddened when my Mom informed me of the heartbreaking news of Uncle Elmer’s passing. You always hear about the circle of life, but it is hard to believe that Uncle Elmer’s circle came to an end. He was such a wonderful man, his circle ended way too soon. Words really cannot express how sad I feel. My heart is filled with sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful man that we were all fortunate to have in our lives.

Uncle Elmer was such a colorful man. And was so funny; he loved to kid people, and had such a contagious laugh. He was devoted to his beautiful family, especially Auntie Peggy; he loved being surrounded by family. We could all see the source of pride you all were to him.

I know how much you will miss your husband, dad and grandfather. We all will. But I know you will remember the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together. He loved you all so much and you were always a source of strength to him.

We share in your grief and send you our love,
Karla and Steven David

Valerie Nelson

June 23, 2008

Auntie Peggy, Ellen, Gary, Stephen and David, I am so very sorry for your loss. It's a tremendous loss to us all. I will always remember Uncle Elmer with that great smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was definitely one of the best ever! A man that would drive his young neice home in the wee hours of the morning because she was home sick tells just how remarkable he really was. I will miss him tremendously.
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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