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Sharon Elwell Obituary

Sharon R. (Vesper) Elwell, 80, of Huckle Hill Road passed away Wednesday 12/10/25 at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in Boston, MA on February 26, 1945, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Lehane) Vesper. Sharon attended local schools in Brattleboro and was a graduate of St. Michael's Catholic High School, Class of 1963.

Sharon enjoyed being a day care provider for many years.

She truly loved spending time with her family and friends.

Among her survivors, Sharon leaves her son, Mark Elwell of Brownington, VT; a sister, Mary Vesper of Vernon, VT; two brothers, Richard Vesper of Brattleboro, VT and Gerald Vesper of North Carolina; two granddaughters, Meredith Booe and Allison Mathis; two great grandsons, Asher and Issac; and several nieces and nephews.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Friday 12/19 at 10:30am at St. Michael Church, 47 Walnut Street, Brattleboro. Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Greenfield, MA.

Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 4-6pm at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield.

For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Bonnie Amidon

December 20, 2025

My sympathy to Sharon´s son, Mark, her sister Mary and brothers. She was a woman of grace. I will remember her loving kindness towards all the children that she took care of. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Theresa (Holiday) Martell

December 19, 2025

Sharon was an incredibly kind, caring person. She will be missed by many.

Tina and Bill Kissell

December 13, 2025

Sharon will be truly missed by us. She welcomed us to the Vernon Senior housing, loved seeing our little Cesaer on our walk. Rest in Peace.. Love Bill and Tina Kissell

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