Loved spending time in Cape Cod
IPSWICH — Elaine Marie Gilbertson, age 92 of Ipswich, formerly of Lynnfield passed away on September 21 at the Beverly Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Everett on May 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Judge Alfred Sartorelli and the late Maria (Pascarelli) Sartorelli. Mrs. Gilbertson was raised in Chelsea and graduated from Colby Sawyer College. She also attended Boston University Law School. She was a longtime Lynnfield resident. She also loved Cape Cod; spending her summer days in Harwich Port.
She was the beloved wife of the late John R. Gilbertson. She was the loving mother of Matthew Gilbertson and his wife Deborah of Lynnfield; Carla Gilbertson and her husband Gregory of McLean, VA; Christina Gilbertson and her husband Jon of Ipswich; and the late John Gilbertson and his surviving wife Karou of Pittsburg, PA. She was the sister of the late Alfred and Phillip Sartorelli. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.
Private funeral services are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Visit mcdonaldfs.com.
