Elsa Watson Obituary
Her husband of 52 years, Herman S. Watson, died in May 2012.
Elsa was born in Heilbronn, Germany, September 25, 1933 one of eight children born to Augen and Elsa (Wass) Tocterman and was educated in Germany. She moved to Lunenburg 62 years ago.
For over twenty-five years Elsa worked independently as a home health aide in the area. She was a member of the Eastwood Club in Fitchburg and had been active in the activities at the Lunenburg and Townsend Senior Centers.
She leaves her son and daughter in law, Rev. Jeffrey H. and Dina Watson of Sterling, MA and two grandsons, Jeffrey and Michael and Her sister Karin Tocterman in Germany.
A prayer service celebrating Elsa's life will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street (Rte 119) Townsend Center.
Elsa's family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation period December 27th from 10 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations out to the Lunenburg Police and Fire Departments.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Paula Nebes
December 26, 2025
Elsa I will miss you so much. We have had so many years of friendship. You are one of a kind .. rest in peace love you so much .. Paula N.
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Kim M Proctor
December 23, 2025
I'm gonna miss your bright smile, your kind heart, your firey spirit, and all the love you gave me. I learned so much from you, my dear dear friend, thank you
Kim
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