Gilles J. Gosselin, 82, of Salem, NH died Sunday, June 26th at his home.
Born and educated in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Helen and Alfred Gosselin. Gilles served in the US Army. He was a retired salesman and worked for Table Talk in Lawrence and Middle East Bakery in Methuen.
Gilles was a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence until its closing. He enjoyed playing cards and the lottery. He enjoyed the love of cooking almost as much as the love of eating. He enjoyed many summers at Lake Winnipesaukee with his siblings and their family. Gilles loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his siblings Larry and Roland Gosselin, Florence Charpentier and Gilbert Fournier.
Survived by:
His beloved wife of 52 years: Gloria (McGibbon) Gosselin of Salem, NH
2 Daughters: Gayeann and her husband Gene Thornhill of Salem, NH
Gina Curley of Andover, MA
Brother: Richard Gosselin of Alton Bay, NH
Sisters: Lillian Saindon of Lawrence, MA
Yvette Gosselin of Lawrence, MA
4 Grandchildren: Meghan and Brian Thornhill, Maddy and Emma Curley
Many nieces and nephews
Calling hours will be Wed., June 29th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thurs. at 11AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Cremation will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to: American Diabetes Assn., 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101.