Terry J. McElrath, 62, of North Haven passed away suddenly on Monday, October 6, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth Barth McElrath.  Terry was born on Long Island, N.Y. on February 3, 1952; son of Inge Helmle McElrath and the late Lawrence McElrath; he had worked as an assistant manager for Woodcraft of Manchester and was a retired computer programmer; was an avid fisherman, enjoyed woodworking and flying model airplanes. Father of Walter (Berjana) McElrath. Brother of Scott McElrath.  Also survived by his cousins Jim and Luanne Reese and their children, Leah, Sam, and John.

Funeral Services will be conducted in St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10 AM. Interment will follow in St. John’s Memorial Garden. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Scottish Terrier Club of New England Rescue, P.O. Box 381, Northford, CT 06472. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, has been entrusted with the Arrangements.