Elsie E. (Sprague) Gosselin, 90

CLINTON - Elsie E. (Sprague) Gosselin, 90, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in Oakdale Nursing Center, West Boylston, after a period of declining health. Her husband of 55 years, William F. Gosselin, Sr., died in 2009.

She leaves two beloved children: a son, William F. Gosselin, II, and his wife, Deborah, of Leominster, and a daughter, Lee A. Hazel, and her husband, David, of Clinton; four grandchildren who gave her much joy, pride, and happiness: Samantha A. Burns, and her husband, Brandon, Audrey L. Ashe and her husband, Corbett, David W. Hazel, and Jillian L. Hazel; two great-grandchildren: Corbett and William; a sister, Marion I. Kilcoyne, of Boylston; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elsie was born in Newport, NH, daughter of Almon R. and T. Kathleen (Gage) Sprague, and lived in Clinton most of her life. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, class of 1948 and the former Salter Secretarial School, Worcester.

For several years, she was employed as a private secretary at National Grange Insurance Co., Worcester, and later, as the Office Manager and Rental Agent at Towne Lyne Apartments, Clinton, for 17 years until retirement.

After retirement, Elsie and her husband, Bill, spent time traveling throughout Europe, Hawaii, and the Scandinavian countries, which they greatly enjoyed.

Throughout her life, she maintained close and loving friendships with a group of "girls" who formed a club at a young age, dubbed "J.F.F." – Just For Fun! She also had many other dear friends, whose friendship she treasured.

In light of the pandemic, funeral services and burial are private. There are no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the Gosselin Family suggests that memorial donations be made to WHEAT Community Connections, P.O. Box 847, Clinton, MA 01510. Arrangements are under the care and direction of McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. To share a memory of Elsie, or offer condolences to her family, please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Gosselin

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18 Entries

Jeanette Praderio

February 10, 2021

To Elsie's family members, my condolences.

Elsie was a great friend for over 50 years in our "J.F.F." group. Elsie was a beautiful woman with an enjoyable sense of humor and poetic ability.

Elsie, may you rest in peace.

Esther Goureghian

February 10, 2021

Billy and Lee, I am so sorry for your lose. Elsie was my special JFF friend for over 70 years. She was a very kind, thoughtful, and generous person. I have many joyful memories of special times together, including celebrating our birthdays together. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Esther G

Patricia Everson

February 9, 2021

Billy and Lee I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was such a kind woman. God Bless

Eleanor Gates

February 8, 2021

Billy and Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet lady. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of her. I will miss her.

DAVE DOUGLAS

February 8, 2021

It will be little things that we remember—smiles, laughter—and although it is hard right now, the memories of these things will become tools to push away the pain.

Geri Hutchinson Massalski

February 7, 2021

Condolences to everyone. May happier memories sustain you in the days ahead.

Jeff Gates

February 7, 2021

Billy and Lee I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers ant with you and your family.

Connie Gates

February 6, 2021

Elsie, We had a lifetime of happy memories: "JFF Club," traveling with Bill and Ray to far away places. You were always the Perfect Lady. Rest in Peace, My Dearest Friend. Connie

John Hogan

February 6, 2021

Bill & Lee, You had great parents!!! My sympathies on your loss

Jim Hazel

February 6, 2021

Oh Lee & Billy I am so very sorry for your loss. Knowing your Mom as long as I have, I feel the loss deeply. She was so sweet and pleasant, a real loss for us. But it's only temporary. And she's back with Bill, her relatives and friends.

Her 'life review' will be a very pleasant experience. For her & for Jesus. It will be average in length, just kindness. A sweet and giving heart, just like the 'Good Shepherd' himself.

A lifetime of following Her path, set by him. Without fail, your Mom would always do what was right. She was a beautifully sweet woman, who gave us you two.

May She Rest in Peace.

Jim

Theresa and David Cote

February 6, 2021

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Elsie was so sweet and thoughtful. We shared many conversations and memories with her while she was my mom's room mate at Oakdale. May you find comfort and peace as you share your memories of your dear one. Rest in peace, Elsie. May God bless you all.

Gary & Maggie Innamorati, West Dennis MA

February 6, 2021

Bill, Lee & families, so sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you during this difficult time. May your mom rest in peace.

Bill Grady

February 6, 2021

Gosselin Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom.Elsie was a woman with beauty and grace, always with a smile on her face.
May Elsie Rest Peacefully in the Hands of the Lord.
Marlene and Bill
Grady

JOE GADOMSKI

February 5, 2021

So Sorry Marion &Family .

Ronel Willemse

February 5, 2021

I loved working with you, you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.CNA at Oakdale.
Sincere condolences to the family.

Jimmy Heighton

February 5, 2021

Bill and Lee So sorry to hear about your mother, my prayers are with you both and your families.

Christine Potas

February 5, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Peter and Rachel Ross

February 5, 2021

We knew Elsie when she faithfully attended the 8 a.m. Eucharist at Church of the Good Shepherd, Clinton, MA.
We send condolences to her family and friends.

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