SANFORD — Mr. Elliott J. Small, 79, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2015, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Elliott was born on May 2, 1936 in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the youngest son of John W. and Florence (Arlin) Small.
Elliott served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1959.
In 1961, he married Margaret “Peggy” Greenough of Concord, New Hampshire.
Elliott moved to Sanford in 1965, where he worked for Sprague Electric. In 1984, Elliott and his family moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he was employed by Phillips Electronics until his retirement.
He is lovingly survived by: his wife of 54 years, Peggy Small of Lake Worth, Florida; his children, Elliott “Jay” and Wendy (Nozato) Small of Parkland, Florida and their children Christian, Jordan, and Kaelan, Jean E. Small of Arlington, Virginia and her children Nicholas and Kristen Dugre, James A. Small of Lauderhill, Florida and his daughter Isabel, and Jennifer S. and Edward M. Kilian of Greenacres, Florida and their children Kory and Emma; his sisters, Christine Avery, Rachel Wade, and Nancy Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Elliott is preceded in death by: his parents, John and Florence Small; and siblings, Gardner Small, Marjorie Fulton, Lawrence Small, Virginia Delisle, Barbara Wyman, Shirley Noyes, George Small, Jo-Ann Mogensen, and Elizabeth Ascani.
Known for being a gentle man, Elliott was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Lake Worth for 27 years.
Elliott was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed playing tennis, spending time with family, and summers in his beloved New Hampshire. He maintained his amazing sense of humor and gracious appreciation for those that cared for him until the very end.
A funeral service was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 North Palmway, Lake Worth, FL 33460 on Thursday, June 25.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Elliott’s memory either to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33409; or St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 100 N. Palm Way, Lake Worth, FL 33460.
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