L. Elwin Cubitt, 79 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his residence. Elwin was born on March 24, 1945 in Sandusky, Michigan to the late Harold and Vera (Kenny) Cubitt.

Elwin and Joan (McGregor) were married on December 10, 1988.

Elwin graduated from Sandusky High School and attended Michigan State University. He started a career in real estate eventually forming Cubitt Realty Inc. Elwin sold houses for many years before retiring from Briney Bushing Company as a traveling sales rep.

Elwin loved music. During his college years he toured Europe with the Michigan State Band and had the honor of playing for the Queen of England. Later he formed the Cubitt Quartette with his brother Dale, Duane and their father Harold. They would travel to different churches and small events in the thumb area singing their favorite and popular church songs. The group recorded an album "Sweeter As The Years Go By" in 1971.

Very active in his church, The First United Methodist Church of Bad Axe, where he was choir director for many years and took over the duties of Praise and Rejoice from his older brother Dale.

Elwin was an avid hunter. He enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants. He truly enjoyed putting on guided pheasant hunts at his property for family and friends. Elwin also enjoyed fishing the various lakes at Lost Lake Woods Club in northern Michigan.

Elwin is survived by his wife Joan, his children Katie Larzelere of Brighton, MI., Dave (Sue) Cubitt of Shelby Twp. MI., Andrew (Dawn) Cubitt of Melvin, MI, and Mike (Jennifer) Cubitt of Shelby Twp., MI; his stepchildren Kay (Dave) Thomas of Port Huron, Michigan and Christopher Mann of Van Buren Twp. Michigan. He is also survived by his sisters Shirley Garrity of Bath Twp., Sharon Heck of Whittier, California; his brother Duane (Doralyn) Cubitt of Bad Axe and sister Janie (Dave) Ridner of Grayling,11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Julie, his parents Harold and Vera, and his brothers Dale and Eugene.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Tim Callow officiating.

No visitation will take place.

A luncheon will be provided after the service.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com