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Obituary for Ellen M. Hewitt (Flude)

Ellen M.  Hewitt (Flude)
Dateline - Kennebunk and Damariscotta

Ellen Hewitt, 96, of Kennebunk and Damariscotta, went to be with her Savior and her beloved husband Bob on September 12, 2015. Ellen was born on May 25, 1919 to Harold and Enid Flude in South Ozone Park, Queens, NY. She attended New York Public Schools graduating at the age of 16. Ellen then completed a secretarial course, and worked as a secretary in New York. After several years, Ellen left New York to pursue her dream of attending Aurora College in Aurora, IL, where she graduated as a member of the Class of 1945. It was here that she met the love her life, Bob Hewitt. They married on May 19, 1945 and moved to Lafayette, RI where Bob was a Pastor of the Advent Christian Church.

Ellen and Bob then moved to the Advent Christian Church in Waterbury CT. It was here that Ellen and Bob completed their family with the addition of their son Mark, and daughter Robin. In 1967, the family moved to Kennebunk ME, where Bob and Ellen would spend the next 38 years. During this time Ellen worked as Bob’s church secretary and together they ministered to anyone in need. In 2005, Bob and Ellen moved to Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta to be closer to their much loved grandchildren. Bob passed away in 2006.

Ellen was an accomplished oil painter and cookie baker. She enjoyed hiking and together Ellen and Bob climbed many mountains, including Mt Washington. Many of her cherished memories were created at the family cottage in Alton Bay NH. Here Ellen enjoyed time on their boat and swimming. She always enjoyed being in the sun, an enjoyment that would last throughout her life. Ellen’s faith in Jesus was the foundation of all things in her life.

She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Seymour Flude and her beloved husband Rev. Robert C Hewitt. She is survived by her son, Mark E. Hewitt and his wife Miriam of Coconut Creek, FL, her daughter, Robin Hewitt Bibber and her husband, Douglas of Arundel. Ellen is also survived by her adored grandchildren, Grace and Luke Bibber. She also leaves many cherished family members and friends who were dear to her heart.

Ellen’s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers and nurses at Chase Point for their care and devotion, especially evident in the last days of her life.

Friends may call on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 4-6PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A graveside service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Kennebunk with the Rev. James King officiating.

Should friends desire, donations in Ellen’s memory can be made to the Kennebunk Fuel Fund, c/o Town of Kennebunk, One Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 or the Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County, PO Box 40, Bristol, ME 04539.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
www.bibberfuneral.com
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