Ellen Anne Gagnon

Ellen A (McBurney) Gagnon, 88, of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest J Gagnon for 64 years. Ellen retired as an Executive Vice President of the Wellesley Co-Operative Bank. She was involved with the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce. She also was a very active member of the Rotary Club of Wellesley serving as President for a one year term. Ellen was also involved in many town activities in Wellesley and numerous clubs in Venice, serving as Treasurer for the golf league in Venice. She also did fundraising for Children’s Hospital Boston, Department of Cardiology. Ellen was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts and lived most of her life there. She spent the last 20 years in Venice, Florida. 

She was pre deceased by her parents, Arthur William and Jane (Graham) McBurney, her brother John McBurney and sister Jane M. Thomas. She is survived by her son Daniel Gagnon of Concord, New Hampshire; daughter Cheryl Dosdall (Jeff) of Wellesley Massachusetts; son Francis Gagnon (Barbara) of Natick Massachusetts; daughter, Catherine Smith of Dudley, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Robert (Samira), Krystel, Andrew (Laura), Laura (John), Ashley, Michael and Christian; and 10 great grandchildren; Isaiah, Elijah, Ryan, Dylan, Layla, Grayson, Everleigh, Shane, Sydney, Jackson and Cameron and many nieces and nephews. She had a great love and appreciation for all. Ellen had many interests that she shared with family and friends. She loved traveling out west with her husband and friends on motorcycles. She even drove a three wheeled motorcycle in the Wellesley parade. Ellen also loved golf especially here in Venice with friends and family. She also enjoyed the concerts and many activities here in Bay Indies. She really enjoyed playing cards with her friends in the Wednesday night card group. In her downtime, Ellen was an avid reader, liked to crochet and do her puzzles. She had a subtle sense of humor with a mischievous grin.

Services to be announced at a later date. Donations can be directed to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Cardiology, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.