Elsie M. Abel, 101, of Newport, VT passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1922 in Newport, VT to the late Ernest and Lillian (Cole) Farrar. On May 20, 1944 she married Henry Abel Sr. who predeceased her on January 20, 1999.

During her lifetime she worked for Newport Plastics. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Lori Farina and husband David of Derby, VT, Todd Abel Sr. and Fiancé Jessica of Derby, VT, Tammi Cross and husband Robert of Newport, VT and Ryan Abel and his girlfriend Allauna Benware of Derby, VT, numerous great and great great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Janelle Abel of Newport, VT, Sisters-in-law Irene Farrar of Derby Line, VT, Caroline Farrar of Derby, VT and Sherri Farrar of St. Albans, VT, as well as special friends Elizabeth Combs of Newport, VT and Shannon Lyons of Newport, VT.

She was predeceased by her son Henry Abel Jr. on May 23, 2021, brothers Richard, Arthur, Ernie and Stanley Farrar and brother Francis Phillips, sisters Erma Bowen and Blanche Monfette.

Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday February 8, 2024 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday May 20, 2024 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Elsie's name may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 911, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home and Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.