Joanne M. Saulnier, 46, of Derry, NH died January 1, 2006 at her home. She was born in Boston, MA on June 21, 1959, the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie (Laura) Bastardi. She was raised in Somerville, MA and was a graduate of Billerica High School, class of 1976. A resident of Tewksbury, MA for several years, she has resided in Derry for the past 15 years. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Harvey Saulnier of Derry, a daughter, Ginarose Saulnier and her companion, Jason Weston both of Derry, a son, Timothy Saulnier and his fiancé, Jessica Duncklee both of Nashua, NH, four brothers, John Bastardi of Chelsea, MA, Vincent Bastardi of Gloucester, MA, Thomas Bastardi of Nashua, NH and Joseph Bastardi of Somerville, MA, many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a sister, Luanne Sousa in 2004.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours were held on Saturday, January 7th from 9 to 11 AM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St. Derry. A memorial service was held at 11 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Manchester & Southern New Hampshire Inc., 1850 Elm St., Manchester NH 03104-2911.