Dolores C. "Del" (Cotellesso) Gosselin 84 a Franklin native, and a former longtime town resident, died peacefully at her home in Providence on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016. She was the longtime loving companion of the late Edwin Ricci, who died in August.
Born in Franklin, August 22, 1932 a daughter of the late Michael and Philomena (Lombardi) Cotellesso, she was raised and educated in Franklin and was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School. She continued her education, and graduated from CCRI. She worked as a nurse's aid for many years at several area nursing homes and for private families. She loved bingo, and was a frequent visitor to Foxwoods and Twin River Casinos.
She is survived by her 3 children: Michael J. Beaulieu of New Hampshire, Wayne L. Beaulieu of Woonsocket, and Lisa M. Beaulieu of Pawtucket.
She is also the sister of the late Marie Correia.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours Sunday Nov. 13th from 5-7PM at the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. FRANKLIN. A funeral service will follow at 7:00PM. Private interment will take place at the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin.
Donations in her memory sent to the Massachusetts Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: MSPCA 350 S. Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 would be appreciated.