Name: Calling hours for Robert E. "Bob" Elwell
Start: 2023-03-13T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home Inc - Greenfield

Robert E. "Bob" Elwell

Greenfield, MA - Robert Earle "Bob" Elwell, 85, passed away at home on Monday, March 6, 2023.

He was born at home in Colrain, MA on October 25, 1937 the son of Earle and Gertrude (Littlejohn) Elwell. He attended local schools and graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls.

Bob started working for his father, Elwell's Trucking, as soon as he could drive. The primary focus of the business was transporting raw milk from area farms to processors. The original Snow's Ice Cream in Greenfield and Hood in West Springfield were some of the common stops. He was the owner of the business for many years before selling and retiring. His retirement didn't last too long and soon began driving for the FRTA.

At a young age Bob developed a strong connection to the Boston Red Sox. His grandmother would sit him down beside her and listen to the games on a transistor radio. They would sit for hours together and she instilled in him a passion for baseball. To say he was an avid fan of the Red Sox is an understatement. He wintered in Winter Haven and Fort Meyers, FL so he could attend spring training games every day. The fact that he watched them win 4 World Series brought him great pride and the right to boast to anyone who was nearby.

Along with his passion for the Red Sox, he liked going to the track to watch the horses, he was a good card player, and he could be seen walking around Greenfield or at the bike path in Turners along the canal. He was a former member of the Greenfield Elks and a member to 2 bowling leagues.

Bob was proud of the fact that even though he had health issues over the years, including two quadruple by-pass surgeries, he kept plugging along.

Bob treasured his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His home is surrounded with their pictures and achievements.

Bob's family includes two daughters; Deborah "Debbie" Schlinger (Stephen) of Enfield, CT, and Patricia "Pattie" Elwell of Greenfield, a son James "Jim" Elwell (Denise) of Greenfield, 10 grandchildren; Eric Boissy, Ashley Carlson, Ricia Youngwell-Socci, Evan Boissy, Brandi Bean, Avery Boissy, Jacob Elwell, Bethany Elwell-Spada, Amanda Elwell and Jenna Elwell, 12 great grandchildren; Drew, Olivia and Carter Boissy, Brayden, Lilah, Harper and Isaac Carlson, Nora and Makenzie Boissy, Amelia, Natalie and Blake Bean, two sisters; Nancy Willis (Ken) of Greenfield and Frances Joy (Ralph) of Colrain, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be Monday, 3/13, from 6 to 8 pm at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St., Greenfield.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, 3/14, at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow in West Branch Cemetery in Colrain.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name can be made to Greenfield High School Baseball Program, Attn: Tom Suchanek, 1 Lenox Ave., Greenfield, MA 01301

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Published by The Recorder on Mar. 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Elwell

9 Entries

Dale Alden

March 4, 2024

Great high school ballplayer! During an Amherst/Arms Academy game with a tie score in the bottom of the last inning, the Amherst catcher walked out to talk to his pitcher without calling a time out. Bob had reached 3rd base at this point of that inning. So, Bob stole home! Headlines read, and I, paraphrasing, "Elwell steals home while Amherst team talks"!
What a memory, Bob!
Dale Alden, Class of `57

Dale Alden

July 14, 2023

Memory of Bob was when playing in an Arms Academy baseball game vs. Amherst, he made 3rd base and stole home as the catcher didn't call time out for his trip to the mound to converse with the Amherst High School pitcher. His gregarious personality and smile created so much fun to be around!

Dale Alden, Class of '57

Linda Coutu Smith

March 15, 2023

So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He was my cousin and I remember him well. May he rest in peace.
Linda (Coutu) Smith

Stephanie Duclos

March 14, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the entire Elwell family. My heart goes out to you & pray that you find peace at this difficult time.

Michael Wondoloski

March 11, 2023

As a long time Family friend I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Elwell. While Growing up in Greenfield I spent quite a bit of time at the Elwell´s and have many fond memories of those times spent together.
Those times were always a big treat to look forward to for me.
One fond memory I will share is how Mr. Elwell taught me how to dive "perfect" off the diving board in his backyard swimming pool. I never forgot that moment as he drilled it into me until i did it perfect!
My sympathies and prayers go to the entire Elwell Family during this difficult time.

Michael Wondoloski

Barbara Hoffman

March 10, 2023

My sincere sympathy to all Bob's family.

Tammy Graves

March 10, 2023

My Condolences go out to you all.Debbie,Patti,Jimmy and Lorainne and Families

Marge Hill and family

March 10, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Judy Gibbs Ruggles

March 10, 2023

I grew up on a dairy farm in West Deerfield (Eddie Gibbs') in the 1960s. I just have fond memories of the nice man named Bobby who came to pick up the milk, and send Christmas cards with daughter's pictures. He was a good man. I am sorry for your loss.

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