Elwood H. Cunnington, 94, of Derby, Vt passed away on Aprill 22, 2024 in Newport, VT. He was born on September 27, 1929 in East Hereford, Quebec to the late Henry and Sarah (Howe) Cunnington. On September 6, 1952 he married Marguerita Clark who predeceased him.

Elwood was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He was a mechanic for Cunnington Sales & Service in Colebrook, NH for many years. During his lifetime he enjoyed gardening, especially vegetables, making maple syrup each spring, playing cards, Mexican train and pool.

He is survived by his children Sharon Descoteaux and her husband Harold of Coaticook, Quebec, Bonnie Grover of Germantown, NY and Shayne Cunnington of Guildhall, VT, several grand and great grandchildren, brother Benjamine Cunnington and his wife May of Ayers Cliff, Quebec and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy Cunnington, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and his son-in-law Richard Grover.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday May 5, 2024 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Derby. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.