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Craig Elwell Obituary
Craig attended schools in Moretown as well as Montpelier High School and then, as a young man, worked with his brother Daryl as a logger. He later operated a service station in Waitsfield and then worked in property management in the Mad River Valley. For the past 22 years Craig has been the road foreman for the town of Moretown. He took great pride in his responsibilities, not only maintaining road conditions, but also in the many road improvement projects he managed. He will always be fondly remembered for the help he gave daily to the residents of Moretown. Craig loved nature and wildlife and especially enjoyed cutting firewood on his 10-acre lot in Moretown. As a woodworker, he enjoyed selling the small tables he crafted at various local craft venues. His other interests included traveling, meeting people and seeing new sights; going to the Hot Rod Show in Lake George N.Y.; as well as antiques and gardening.
Craig is survived by his loving companion for over 20 years, Nancy Conrad of Moretown; his children, Sasha Elwell of Berlin, Shane Elwell and his wife Kelley of Leesburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Erin Elwell, Anthony Wood and Dustin Wood; three brothers, Adrian Elwell and his wife Mickie of Newport, Reginald Elwell, and Daryl Elwell, both of Moretown; as well as nieces, nephew and extended family.
A celebration of Craig's life will be held from the Waitsfield United Church of Christ on March 7, 2010, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church dining room.
The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 305, Waitsfield VT 05673. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Elwell
Joyce Farnsworth
March 7, 2010
Nancy,
Please accept my condolences at this time.
Carolyn Moulton
February 26, 2010
Shane, Sasha and the whole family, my sympathies and thoughts go out to all of you. I was shocked to hear of the news, he was a wonderful man, so caring and thoughtful. The town now has a big whole, keep the memories alive.
Take care
Carolyn Moulton
February 26, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. We appreciate the many ways he helped us at Moretown school with playground and landscaping projects. His dedication to make the roads safe in order to transport our students is another one of Craig's fine qualities we will miss. Our thoughts are with his family.
Kathi Orr
Moretown School
February 25, 2010
Such very sad news. Moretown has lost a great member of the community. He will be missed.
Whitney (Gabaree) Cassell
Moretown / Williston Vermont
February 24, 2010
We were so shocked and saddend to learn of Craig's passing. His remarkable capability of taking care, and assuring the safety, of our community though every challenging weather condition will be hugely missed. Our most sensere condolences to the entire Elwell family.
Liz and Chan Weller
maxine grad
February 23, 2010
My thoughts are with you. I could always count on Craig to make sure the roads were safe for my kids riding the bus, as well as all of us. I will always remember his kind smile and wave as he let me pass while he was busy improving and maintaining our roads. He will be missed. May your memories of him be blessings for your family. Maxine Grad (Moretown).
Kay & Dan McHugh
February 23, 2010
Danny and I were both shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Craig's passing. We will truly miss his friendly smile that he shared as he passed our home while working on the roads. He has been Kay's morning alarm clock during the winter, as he passed with the snowplow every weekday. Our deepest sympathies go out to all those people who were near and dear to him. Sincerely, Kay & Dan McHugh
February 22, 2010
There is a huge hole in the heart of Moretown and all the people who cared for and respected Craig.
Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
wesley novick
February 22, 2010
Craig`s knowledge of the roads and streams in Moretown and ability to handle problems in emergencys will be hard to replace.
micnael norris
February 18, 2010
to the elwell family,have grown up with the most of you.so sorry to hear about graigs passing.he was a good friend an a great man around moretown.rest in piece my friend.an my prayers an thoughts are with you at this time.mike norris
Kristal Foster
February 18, 2010
Nancy and the Elwell family, so sorry to hear about Craig's passing, it was a complete shock and a wake up call to all of us not to take life for granted. Craig always did a wonderful job with the roads and I know he was a great guy as well and will be greatly missed especially by all of us who live on the backroads of Moretown.
Neal & Tess Thomas
February 18, 2010
Sasha & Family hope all stay together be strong as possible at this terrible large loss in your lives. Wish all the great thoughts to let you get through your loss.
Neal Thomas (Weidmann Tech Inc.)
February 18, 2010
To Craig Elwell’s family
I send my condolences to Craig’s family.
I am the Project Manager for AOT District 6 Maintenance division. I had the pleasure of working with Craig on several occasions he was always willing to help in any way he could and was very pleasant to deal with.
He surly will be missed.
Tom Anderson
George and Patty Moulton
February 18, 2010
To the family there is no words to help you through this time. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The town of Moretown has lost a great man as you know. Take care of yourselfs.
David Hanna
February 18, 2010
To the Elwells
Craig will truely be missed by all,He was a GREAT !!! friend of mine and was a great help to me and Moretown Elementary School with help any time he was asked.Craigs humor was the best.
Dave Hanna
February 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 18, 2010
To the Elwell Family,
Stacy and I were very saddened to hear the news of Craig's passing. He was always great with our son whenever he came by the shop. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of your during this very difficult time. Craig will be missed.
Stuart and Stacy Grandfield
February 18, 2010
To the Elwell Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
The Waitsfield Road Crew
Paul & Marie Hartshorn
February 18, 2010
To the Elwell Family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
~ Paul and Marie Hartshorn
Duane & Sherry Howes
February 17, 2010
To the Elwell Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Craig was a great guy and he will be missed.
February 17, 2010
Nancy & The Elwell Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. He worked so hard for our town, keeping us safe on the roads. Always a wave and a smile. We will miss him.
Dean & Mary Moulton (Moretown, VT)
Eric, Amanda, "Blizzard" and Max Howes
February 17, 2010
To the Elwell's,
You have experienced a great loss. Craig was not just our road foreman, he was a great friend and neighbor. He was a man who truly cared about the town and it's people. We will miss cornering him on his walk to talk politics and catch up. Craig will be deeply missed by all who knew him and the loss will be everlasting.
Barbara Bobar-Duprey
February 17, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy and Erin: Summer 2009
February 17, 2010
Craig and Shane Elwell
February 17, 2010
Craig, Shane and Sasha Elwell
February 17, 2010
Father and Son: Summer 2009
February 17, 2010
Craig, Erin and Kelley: Summer 2009
February 17, 2010
Craig, Sasha, Shane and Erin Elwell: 3 Generations
February 17, 2010
Craig, Kelley and Erin: Summer 2009
February 17, 2010
Craig and Shane: Summer 2009
February 17, 2010
Ginger Eurich ONeill
February 17, 2010
Sasha, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Time will ease the pain. He was such a nice man.
Diane Villemaire
February 17, 2010
The news that we have lost one of Moretown's most respected and trusted citizens is very sad. As Road Commissioner, Craig Elwell kept the town roads in tip-top shape. He was a kind and cheerful man. No matter who may replace him on the town grader, whenever I pass it, I know I will look up expecting to see Craig's friendly smile and little wave. My sympathy to all his family and those who knew him as a friend. Moretown has lost one of its great men.
clifton fleury
February 17, 2010
i would like to send my best to the Elwell family. Craig was a good man and fun to be around,and for the past five years i got the pleasure to do business and get to know craig. His phone calls and visits to my shop will forever be remembered and missed. My deepest condolences- Cliff Fleury GCR TIRE CENTERS
Russ Clark
February 16, 2010
To the Elwell Family, We are all very shocked and sorry to hear about your lose. We at Clark's Truck Center enjoyed working with Craig very much, as for myself I concidered Craig a true friend, he will be missed. Russ Clark and the employees at Clark's.
Shane & Katy Grace
February 16, 2010
To the Elwell Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your family member and loved one. Craig was a very special person. He always treated my wife and I very fair. I used to love to go for rides with him in the plow truck in snow storm. I got to say he kept the roads in Moretown in tip top shape. He will be very well missed as a friend and a Member of the Town.
Shane & Katy Grace
February 16, 2010
To the Elwell family,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your family member. Craig was a very special person. He was always very nice to me and my wife. I used to like to go for rides in the plow truck with Craig. He will be very well missed as a friend and a Member of the Town!
February 16, 2010
YOU'LL BE MISSED THE LADUE FAMILY
Damon's
February 16, 2010
To the Elwell family,
Our thoughts are with your entire family. Craig will be remembered by many who knew him as a caring, thoughtful, and kind man who was also a friend. Moretown has lost a dedicated and thoughtful Road Foreman, and for that we all respected and appreciated his hard work...
With love and kindness to you all,
Trevor & Johnni
Soapstone Road
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