LEICESTER: Marion J. (Gosselin) Ellstrom, 83, of Crestwood Road died Sunday, Jan. 25 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves a son; Robert G. Ellstrom and his wife Christine of Leicester, three daughters; Marie A. Shilinsky and her husband Robert of Grafton, Lynn A. Fallavollita of West Boylston and Karen A. Monahan and her husband Leo with whom she lived, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her longtime companion Jim Cutroni.
Marion was born in Springfield, Vermont, daughter of Arthur J. Gosselin and Esther Mae (Fitch) Whiting. She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College with a LPN and worked at Hahnemann Hospital for 15 years. She later became a realtor and was the owner/broker at Pleasant Realty Co. in Leicester retiring in 2005. She was a former member of the Worcester Board of Realtors. She enjoyed traveling especially to Aruba & Mexico, day trips to the casino and going out to eat with her family. Some of her favorite time was spent camping with her daughter Karen and the dogs AJ & Timmy. The family would like to thank VNA care hospice for their compassionate and excellent care.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 from MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will precede the service from 8:45-9:45 AM.