Elsie R. (Gilmour) Molinari, age 77, passed away on June 8, 2019 at St Mary Home in West Hartford, CT. She was born on March 27, 1942 in Springfield, a daughter of the late Allen and Ruthena (Waldron) Gilmour. Elsie worked as a cashier for Petco for many years before she retired. She is predeceased by her husband Richard J. Molinari who passed away in 1985. She is survived by her son Richard “Rick” Molinari and his wife Jennifer of West Hartford, CT; her daughter Andrea Yargeau and her husband David of Watertown, CT; her sister Judy Davis of Springfield; her sister-in-law Carol LaCross and her beloved granddaughter Sydney. She also leaves her loving nieces and nephews. Elsie is predeceased by her daughter Lynne Molinari who passed away in 2018 and two brothers. She was an avid Red Sox fan. She also loved animals, especially birds and cats. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may made to Metavivor.org.