ELSIE CATHERINE "PUTSEY" DONNELLY, 81, formerly of route 110 Groveton, died at St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin after a long illness. Born January 26, 1930 in Yarmouth, Maine a daughter of William and Florida (Girard) Mathurin she was a graduate of Groveton High School, class of 1948. Before retiring December 11, 1989 Elsie worked as a paper maker for James River, Co. for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton. She loved to line dance, read, gardening, her computer, bowling, watching TV, playing cards, going for ice cream and rides. "Putsey" is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Raymond "Boomy" Donnelly on January 30, 2002, and her three siblings; Hattie Cloutier, Paul Mathurin, and William Mathurin, Jr. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 2-4 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 18th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Northumberland Cemetery.