In loving memory of our mother, Pearl M. (Gallien) Stella, 1925-2004. As beautiful as her namesake, Pearl, she was a beautiful women gifted with many talents such as cooking, an expert seamstress and a wonderful sense of humor. She instilled in her family great values and an appreciation for the world around us. She had a zest for life and was a great spirit. She and her husband, Gus, won many dance contests of which she was very proud. She will be truly missed by her children and grandchildren. She was the widow of Custode Stella.
Survived by:
Son: Gus & his wife MaryEllen Stella of Derry, NH
Daughters: Linda Stella of Salem, NH
Corine & her husband Duane Doiron of Salem, NH
6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Church in Salem. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 5-9PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH 03079.