EVELYN (ETSELL) CAHILL, 84

Hopkinton – Evelyn (Etsell) Cahill, 84, of Mayhew Street died February 15, 2008 at Umass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester from complications of a stroke.

She leaves her husband of 50 years, Irving Campbell Cahill; a daughter Sue and husband Jim Gosnell of Sutton; three granddaughters Kristin, Heather and Rachael also of Sutton; 2 sisters, Martha E. Hall of Lakeville; Thelma Long of Hingham and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by four siblings; Edna Alice MacDonald of Melrose, Marion Florence Baier of Rhode Island, Elsie Marie Christenson of Melrose, William Everett Etsell of Florida.

Evelyn was born in Melrose on January 25, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Elizabeth (Rolls) Etsell.

Prior to raising a family, she worked in Boston at the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank in the mortgage department.

In accordance with her wishes, a private graveside service is planned at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Arrangements are from Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton.

Donations in Evelyn’s name may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or on line at www.cancer.org