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Ellen L. Josselyn

12/23/1921 - 03/29/2007

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Obituary For Ellen L. Josselyn

Ellen L. (Hanson) Josselyn, of Hanover, March 29, 2007 Age 85. Wife of the late Ralph E. Josselyn. Mother of Betsey L. Josselyn and her partner Tricia Geagan and Clark E. Josselyn and his wife Donna all of Hanover. Grandmother of Sarah B. and Gregory C. Josselyn. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 3rd at 11:30 AM in the First Congregational Church of Hanover. Calling hours took place in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND Monday, April 2nd from 5-8 PM. Donations can be made to the First Congregational Church, 515 Hanover St. Hanover, MA 02339. Mrs. Josselyn died at her home in Hanover very suddenly. She was born in Somerville, daughter of the late Capt. Gordon C. and Nora L. (Mahoney) Hanson and has resided in Hanover since the age of eight. She attended Hanover Schools and was a 1939 graduate of the former Sylvester High School. Mrs. Josselyn graduated with her BS degree in Education from Wheelock College in 1943. Ellen was a first grade teacher for many years teaching at the former Washington St. School in Hanson and later at the Salmond School in Hanover until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the Wheelock Alumni Association, the Massachusetts, Hanover and Plymouth County Retired Teachers Associations. An active member of the First Congregational Church in Hanover, she had also served on the Women's Fellowship Committee of the church. Mrs. Josselyn was a member of the Hanover and Machiasport, Maine Historical Societies and had been active with the Hanover Council on Aging. Rev. Donald Remick will officiate at the service and after cremation, burial will be in Hanover Center Cemetery.

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  • 01/12/2022

    Richard Stroud

    Mrs. Josselyn was my teacher at Salmond School in the first grade in the late 70s and I have never forgotten her. She was the most kind and encouraging teacher I ever had.

  • 05/25/2021

    K

    "The pain passes, but the beauty remains." Ellen's works will forever remain on this earth.

  • 05/25/2021

    Gary and Linda Gilardi

    I cannot even find the words to express how sorry I am. Linda

  • 05/25/2021

    Ma

    In 1980, in Gothenburg, Sweden, we first had the pleasure meeting Ellen (the same name as my (Lasse's) mother, born the same year 1922) and since then her daughter Betsey has been like our sister.

  • 05/25/2021

    Maria and Lasse

    In Sweden 1980, we first met Ellen and since then her daughter Betsey has been as our sister and she and Patricia are still our best friends aswell as Clark and Donna.In this sad moment we think of you and

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan and Hal Thomas

    Dear Betsey, We are in RI and just learned the sad news about your Mom. Our deepest sympathy to you, Trish and all your family. We will see you Tuesday. Love and our prayers, Joan and Hal Joan and Hal

  • 05/25/2021

    Darlene Draper

    Betsy and Clark, in loving memory of your Mother. Time heals,....love remains.

  • 05/25/2021

    Sally, Steve, Jessica, Joshua & Nate

    Since moving here in the 70's, living across the street from the Josselyns has been a joy and has enriched our lives greatly. They loved our children and helped each one of them over the years. We have missed Ralph and will certainly miss Ellen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ron Draper

    Clark and Betsy sorry for your loss. Fond memories of my 1st grade teacher at the Salmond School.

  • 05/25/2021

    Susan DeCristofaro

    Amy's first grade teacher. Loving happy memories of Mrs. Josselyn. Ralph and Ellen a God send in our lives. Ellen taught me so much about life, good books,history,gardening music,collections, cooking and sharing motherhood. As a neighbor for 30 3 years she kept watch over all us.

  • 05/25/2021

    Julie

    I am sorry to hear the sad news of Mrs. Josselyn's death. Although she was my first grade teacher for only one short year (1976-1977), she always held a special place in my heart. As the years passed, I would see her around town and she always had smiled and never forgot my name. She had a way of making you feel special. She was a very special teacher to me.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary Ridge

    Betsey, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. thinking of you, Mary Ridge

  • 05/25/2021

    John and Suzanne Fox

    Our deepest sympathies to all in the Josselyn family. Ellen was a very great lady.

  • 05/25/2021

    Barbara and Arnold Itz

    We are very saddened by the passing of your mom. She was a very special person and we will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers. Barbara and Arnold

  • 05/25/2021

    Doris Hotton

    Betsy, My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May God give you all the strength and courage you need at this most difficult time. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. Your mother was a very special person to me. Doris

  • 05/25/2021

    Mark Consiglio

    So sorry to hear the sad news. Mark

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