Edward R. Gosselin

Edward R. Gosselin, 85, of Weathersfield, died Feb. 6, 2018, at Springfield Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born Jan. 4, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Onesime and Yvonne (Rabideau) Gosselin. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1951. While in high school, he was on the basketball team and was known as a class clown among his classmates. He married Daisy Rogers in Springfield on July 8, 1953.

He began working at Jones and Lamson at age 19 and worked there for 40 years as a machinist and later, as a supervisor in his department. He then worked at Sonnax until his retirement.

He loved his place on the hill and his meticulous attention to detail could be seen in his work inside and outside the house. He spent countless hours maintaining and improving his property. He loved working in his garden or his raspberry patch and completing woodworking or remodeling projects.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching college football and basketball. His greatest joy was hosting family and friends at his home for holidays or summer barbecues. He will be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humor and his love for family.

He is survived by his wife, Daisy, of Weathersfield; four sons Gary (Jeanie) Gosselin, of Rowlett, Texas, David (Kathrine) Gosselin, of Springfield, Jeffrey Gosselin, of Whitefish, Montana, and Peter (Nichole) Gosselin, of Springfield; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his sister, Loretta Otis, of Springfield, and brother, Ronald (Sue) Gosselin, of Winooski. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Edward was predeceased by his daughter, Diane (Gosselin) Smith; his sisters Lorraine Archambault and Janet Routhier and brother, Raymond.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Memorial Chapel.

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