Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

SPRUCE HEAD - Margaret H. Elwell, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, following an extended period of declining health, at the Owls Head Homestead, where she has resided the past few months.
Born in Connecticut, December 13, 1929, she was the daughter of Ernest F. and Helen E. Herbert Witty. At a young age Margaret moved to Rockland with her family, where her father served as Light Keeper at the Breakwater Lighthouse. Following the untimely death of her mother, Margaret from the age of 3, was raised by her step-mother, Inza ‘Ma’ Witty. She attended local schools.
On February 1, 1947, Margaret married the ‘The-Love-Of-Her-Life’, James C. Elwell in Rockland. Together they built their first home on Glen Street, where they lived several years. In the early 1950s, the house was moved to Spruce Head, where the Elwell’s raised their family and resided all their married lives.
She was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother.
A longtime active member of the Spruce Head Community Church, she enjoyed attending many church functions and social events with her husband. Several times the couple traveled across country to visit their son in Washington State, and often enjoyed camping in their travel trailer.
She enjoyed a special friendship with Aggie Fish, as well as many ‘Family’ church members, who have looked out for her since her husband’s passing.
Margaret was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, James C., Sr. in 2007; her brothers, Fred Witty, Louis, Fred and Francis Small; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Blastow, whom she considered a sister and Barbara Witty, and a brother-in-law Hollis Blastow. She is survived by three sons, Alan R. Elwell of Spruce Head, James C. Elwell, Jr. and his wife Eiko of Washington, George M. Elwell of Augusta; five grandchildren, Lisa Hall and her husband Larry of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeff Elwell and his wife Erin of Spruce Head, Matthew Elwell and his wife Ashley of Rockport, Amber Elwell of Orono and Caleb Elwell of Spruce Head; several great-grandchildren including, David Hall, Dakota Elwell, Jack & Josh Elwell; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Pastor Chris Nolan will officiate. Interment will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, South Thomaston.
To share a memory or story with Margaret’s family, please visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.