Born in Salem, MA to the late Frederick R. and Ethel Parlee Elwell. Bob graduated from Salem High School and served in the US Marines.
A Pastry Chef at the former Fairfield Hill Hospital in Newtown, Bob retired after 35 years. He had also been a distribution manager for The News-Times.
Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his daughter, Karen Novak; his granddaughter, Mariah Elwell; three sisters and one brother.
Besides his wife of 45 years, survivors include his sons: Robert Elwell, Jr. (Reta), Charles Novak, Kevin Elwell (Sherry), Thomas Novak and Jeffrey Elwell. His daughters: Kathleen Novak, Lori Fields (Jody) and Terri Bennett. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services with military honors will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT.
Friends will be received at the church directly after the service.
Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard, Ridge Rd., Danbury.
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