Elwood Maxwell
1936-2016
Elwood Maxwell of New
Maryland, New Brunswick took his last voyage-to his Heavenly home on
December 15, 2016 from the DECH. He was the eldest child of Charles
John Maxwell and Alice Marion (Buck) Maxwell of Dorchester,
N.B.
He graduated from Dorchester
High School, attended Mount A receiving a BSc and Nova Scotia
Technical College from which he obtained his Civil Engineering
Degree.
He worked in the Engineering
Department of NB Power for 30 years. He retired in 1996. He was a life
member of the Engineers Geoscientists New Brunswick and a member of
the 25 year Club.
Elwood enjoyed hauling his
5th wheel and touring North America. He
especially enjoyed spending his winters in Florida and golfing with
his friends. He was famous for his flower gardens which he thoroughly
loved.
Elwood is survived by his
wife, Marlene (Kierstead – Arbeau); daughter, Shelley (Brian) Wallace;
son, Scott; grandchildren, Nicole and Brandon Wallace, Stephanie and
Geoffrey (Kate) Maxwell; sisters, Davene (Bill) Price and Robena
Maxwell (Basil Wellwood); sister-in-law, Dorothy Maxwell; his
step-daughters, Gail (George) Astorino, Nancy (Dale) McCoy;
step-grandchildren, Jay Thomas, Jarrod Thomas, Nicholas Astorino,
Emily McCoy, Hanna McCoy as well as several nieces and nephews and
their families.
He was predeceased by his
first wife, Patricia, his eldest child Diane Elizabeth and younger
brother, Stuart Maxwell.
Visitation will take place at
Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on
Monday, December 19, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 6-8
PM.
A service celebrating
Elwood’s life will be held at Serenity Free Will Baptist
Church (Direction: Hanwell Road to Woodside Lane to Serenity Lane),
Fredericton on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Jeff
Crabtree will officiate. Donations to Serenity Free Will Baptist
Church Building Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or to an organization of
the donor’s choice will be appreciated. Interment will be
held at Fair Haven Cemetery at a later
date.
Online condolences and the
sharing of memories amy be sent through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Elwood Maxwell – 1936-2016.source

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