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Elaine B. Hodgson
1950 - 2022
Elaine B. Hodgson
1950 - 2022
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Elaine Hodgson Obituary
MYSTIC - Elaine B Hodgson, 72, of Mystic, passed away on November 14th at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24th, 1950, in New London, the daughter of the late William L. Blanchette and the late Roberta (Wetherbee) Blanchette.
She was predeceased by the late William L. Hodgson Jr for 21 years, her sister, the late Christine Fine, her brothers, the late William Blanchette and Leonard Blanchette.
She is survived by her son Michael Hodgson, her nephew D. Andrew Fine, her niece, Crystal Fine and her husband Richard Vanwagner, her great-nieces, Sydney Vanwagner, Haley Fine, her great-nephews Robert Paiva, Lawrence Vanwagner and Grahm Vanwagner.
She graduated from Fitch High School. She worked at Bowl New England at Holiday Bowl in Groton, CT for 30 years. She coached kids at Youth League for 10 years on Saturday mornings which was one of her favorite past times. She took it over after her husband passed away in 1993.
A passionate caretaker for her family, she put everyone ahead of herself. She is an avid bowler and bowled on Sunday nights and Thursday nights at Holiday Bowl. She loved Jeff Gordon NASCAR racing and the Boston Red Sox. She loved going to Bingo with her best friend, the late Gail Case. She was a champion date person. She knew everyone's Birthday, probably even yours. A kind and generous person, she will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be at Elm Grove Cemetery on Friday, November 18 at 11am. There will be no calling hours. Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton is assisting with the arrangements. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook, share a memory or for directions.
12 Entries
Wendy Fox
November 20, 2022
I will always remember your kindness to all the kids throughout the years.
Cheryl Burdick
November 19, 2022
She was a wonderful lady and great friend. Inwill hold dear all the bowling memories we have. She will always be part of our bowling family. R.I.P my friend
Mark Rafferty
November 18, 2022
Michael and Family
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Elaine.
She was a wonderful lady.
I spent a lot of years at the Bowl. She was a great teammate and friend. No matter how busy she was, she would always come around the counter for a hug !!! Thank you Elaine for the memories !!!!
Bigggg Hugggg
Rest In Peace now my friend. Say hi to Mom for me. Until we meet again
Mark Rafferty
James & Maria Ventura
November 18, 2022
Loved her. She was such a wonderful person, mother & friend. My she Rest In Peace. Love you Elaine.
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Beth Salen Missios
November 18, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of Elaine. She watch me grow up in the bowling alley. She was always. so sweet to me. Sending prayers to the family.
Sue Johnson
November 18, 2022
Michael and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy Pollard
November 17, 2022
My Condolence’s to Elaine’s Family, Always in My Heart
Lori Bailey
November 17, 2022
Elaine,
I was saddened to hear of your passing. You were such an amazing person and wonderful coach. You ran a top notch youth program in Groton. I remember taking the coaching classes with you in Groton and that was the start of my coaching career. I am very proud to have of known you. I am still coaching and now I coach my grand daughter. You will be truly missed by many and especially me. Rest in Peace. Much Love Always Lori Bailey & Family
Connie Lucas
November 17, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Elaines passing. I went to school with Elaine. I think I’ve bowled at the bowling alley for as long as she worked there. We would see each other at bingo. We were always running into each other. She was truly one of a kind. For all that she’s been through her attitude and smile were always there. I will miss her. Love you Elaine, Connie lucas (Levis).
Vonnie
November 17, 2022
I've know Elaine since high school. We bowled on several bowling leagues together over many years. Elaine was a wonderful person... kind, caring and unpretentious...always helpful putting the other person first. She was a friend you always felt comfortable around. Rest in peace, Elaine... you'll be missed.
Wendy (Ferguson) Lloyd
November 16, 2022
O have so many childhood memories of her and Christine. Rest in peace my childhood friend.
Norma Dunphy
November 16, 2022
She was one of the kindest lady I’ve ever known I will miss her very much
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