Eleanor M. Barchard

Eleanor M. Barchard resident of Lowell; 82 Lowell Mrs. Eleanor M. (Sonier) Barchard, age 82, a resident of Lowell, died Saturday morning June 21, 2008, at a local healthcare facility. Born in Lynn, MA on November 11, 1925 she was a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Black) Sonier. Prior to her retirement she had worked for the Grace Shoe Company and Joan Fabrics. Mrs. Barchard was a member of the Lowell Senior Center and was an avid Red Sox fan. She also had much enjoyment for Bingo, Reading, playing cards and trips to Foxwoods. Mrs. Barchard also enjoyed spending time with her dear friends at Wentworth Apartments were she had resided. Surviving her are two sons, Steven Barchard of Nashua, NH and Alan Barchard of Texas; two daughters and a son in law, Joanne Matses of Sarasota, FL and Janet and Robert Chateauneuf of Lowell; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; a brother, Edward Sonier of Ft. Myers, FL; a sister, Margaret Carey of Malden, MA; and a daughter in law, Diane Barchard of Derry, NH. She was also the mother of the late Gerald G. Barchard and sister of the late Herbert Sonier, John Sonier, Beverly Smith and Doris Smith. BARCHARD Mrs. Eleanor M. (Sonier)Barchard. Relatives and friends may call at the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME 308 Pawtucket St., Lowell, on MONDAY from 4 until 7 pm. Her funeral service will take place immediately following in the funeral home at 7 pm. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to a charity of there choice. Funeral Directors Roland W. Martin and Daniel R. Martin. 978-454-5214.