Ellen R. Elwell of Shaftsbury, VT passed away peacefully on April 20 ^th , 2024 at her home in The Villages, FL surrounded by family after a short illness.

Ellen was a "Force of Nature" in her love of God, her family, her friends, her country, her gardening, her quilting and of all things Vermont!

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph M. Elwell, her one and only love.  She is survived by her son James (Mary) Elwell of The Villages, FL, daughter Carol Stevenson (Jeff) Lomax of Park City, UT; grandchildren Cein (Ally) Watson, Nick (Sarah) Elwell, Neal  Elwell, Julie (Raphaela) Elwell, Colby Stevenson; and great grandchildren, Estelle Watson, Lucas Elwell, Vada Watson and Calvin Elwell.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be on May 24 ^th , 2024  11:00 AM at New Covenant United Methodist Church , 3470 Woodbridge Drive, The Villages, FL  32162.

Her Spirit and her Love of Jesus shines on all who knew and loved her. Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com .