Matthew Stuart Cavell

1927 - 2012

Matthew Stuart Cavell obituary, 1927-2012, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1927

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

420 West Wayne Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Matthew Cavell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2012.

Matthew Stuart "Stu" Cavell, 84, of Fort Wayne, died on October 20, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. The Evansville native was the son of the late Dr. Matthew C. and Dr. Jean M. Cavell. He was a prominent local business leader, a Jubilee Member of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, as well as a church trustee. He was past president of the Fort Wayne Ballet, he served on various boards in his community, and was a member of the Fort Wayne Country Club for nearly 50 years. He met Marge, his wife of 63 years as childhood friends at Walloon Lake, Michigan, and later attended Purdue University together. "He loved his family and golf followed by a good game of cards."
Stu is survived by his wife, Marjorie, and his family; Katherine Cavell, Steven (Leslie) Cavell, Nancy Bradtmiller, Sally (Michael) Fillbrunn, Carol Cavell, Matthew Cavell, Ann (Corey) Ehinger, Emily Cavell, Claire Cavell, Scott Bradtmiller, and Carlton Bradtmiller.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Monday October 22, at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, with calling from 1 to 3 PM prior to service, at the church. Memorial donations may be given to Trees Indiana and First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne

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October 29, 2012

From the entire Miller family...to all the Cavells...We LOVED your Daddy!!! He is still in our hearts..Love Tim and DZ

October 25, 2012

Sam Schwartz

Nancy, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

October 24, 2012

Doug and Ann Schultz

Dear Cavell Family,

Please know we are thinking of you during this very sad time.

October 24, 2012

Laura Eckstein

To my dear friend Fancy Nancy and family. So sorry to hear about Stu. He was like a second dad to me in my teen years and I know his big, loving spirit and smile will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you....sending a big hug.

October 22, 2012

Sally,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I hope you are sustained by memories of your Dad and family.
~Laura

October 22, 2012

Jim Procelli

Sally & Mike,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss.
Jim

October 22, 2012

We are sending you our thoughts and prayers from Virginia. You are all so lucky to have had such a great person in your lives. I remember such a friendly, warm (not to mention handsome!)person and know how much you will miss him. Kelly and David Haslup

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