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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

LaVera T. Elwell

Lorain - LaVera T. Elwell (nee Perron), 88, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Elmcroft Senior Living, surrounded by her loving family while holding her beloved husband's hand.

She was born on June 6, 1928, at St. Ann's Hospital in Cleveland, OH.

LaVera attended Holy Name grade school and high school, graduating in 1946.  Following high school she began a secretarial career leading up to her marriage to Thomas Elwell on December 26, 1950.  They then commenced a 65 year marriage, raising seven children.  They moved to Lorain in 1954.  LaVera was a homemaker during her children's younger years, then returned to work as a legal secretary from 1963-1978.  She then went to work as parish secretary at Lorain St. Peter Church for 17 years, retiring in 1995 to care for her ailing daughter, Colleen.  Her later retirement years were spent wintering in Florida with Tom.

In addition to her duties as parish secretary at St. Peter's, she was a PSR teacher, Eucharistic Minister, and parish festival volunteer.  She and Tom were members of the Moose Lodge in Elyria.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and the beach, but her greatest passion was spending time with her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas J. Elwell Sr., children Teri (David-deceased) Gaede, Thomas Jr. (Vicky), Michael (Donna), James (Karen), Timothy (Mariana), Lynn (Zack) Wilhelm, and son-in-law Patrick LaVeck Sr., grandchildren Jeremy, Jessica, Megan, Matthew, Patrick Jr., Joseph, Robert, Michael Jr., Melissa, James Jr., Erica, Sophia, Isabel, J.T., Taylor, Madeline, and Emma, and ten great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Colleen LaVeck in 1995, parents Ralph and Irene Perron, and brothers Ralph (Red), Sam, and Pete Perron.

The Elwell family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016 at St. Peter Parish, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial donations may be made in LaVera's memory to St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 38440 Chester Road, Avon, OH 44011. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 5:17:48 PM

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Posted By: Kathy Tammaro MacLean

My parents had so many happy memories with Tom and Lavera. I remember. Pliny to your house to swim and the story of when my dad had to wear paper trunks. I always hoped I'd have such good friends to surround me in my old age as you all have. With love and sympathy- Kathy

Posted on: 9/8/2016 12:41:24 PM


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Posted By: Kathy Tammaro MacLean

My parents had so many happy memories with Tom and Lavera. I remember. Pliny to your house to swim and the story of when my dad had to wear paper trunks. I always hoped I'd have such good friends to surround me in my old age as you all have. With love and sympathy- Kathy

Posted on: 9/8/2016 12:41:24 PM


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Posted By: Caron Butchko Cowling

I would like to give my sincere condolences to Tim, Lynn and the Elwell family. Your mom was a great person and role model. Nothing but fond memories of her! Always smiling!

Posted on: 8/26/2016 9:20:37 AM


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Posted By: Ray & Robin Strohacker

Tom & Vicky, We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

Posted on: 8/25/2016 5:25:34 AM


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Posted By: Lou Klinar

To The Entire Elwell Family: I am so sorry for your loss. She was an absolutely wonderful women and fantastic mom who I had the pleasure of knowing since childhood. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and I wish I could be there to pay my respects. Sincerely, Lou Klinar

Posted on: 8/24/2016 6:51:34 PM


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Posted By: Ann (Adamcek) More

To the Elwell Family My deepest sympathy to your family- you are in my prayers. Ann (Adamcek) More

Posted on: 8/24/2016 5:43:38 PM


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Posted By: Chris A. Sherman

My condolences to the entire Elwell family. While I did not personally know LaVera, she must have been quite a special person to raise someone as wonderful as Tom. My thoughts are with you and your families.

Posted on: 8/24/2016 8:18:09 AM


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Posted By: Lois J. Nau

So sorry to hear about LaVera's passing, such a joy to have known her and Tom Lois Nau

Posted on: 8/24/2016 7:22:15 AM


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