Jeannette L. Saucier

1938 - 2016

Jeannette L. (St. Gelais) Saucier
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother,

Sister, and Soloist; age 77

LOWELL -- Mrs. Jeannette L. (St. Gelais) Saucier, age 77, a longtime resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of Arthur J. "Duke" Saucier, with whom she was married for 56 wonderful years.

Born in Lowell, on March 17, 1938, she was one of fifteen children of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth (Clermont) St. Gelais.

She attended St. Louis Elementary School and continued her education at St. Louis Academy in Lowell. She was a communicant of the former St. Louis de France Church and most recent, St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut.

Jeannette's passion for singing began at the age of 10, she had a natural gift. She sang as a professional soloist at several catholic parishes and performed at many concert events throughout the area. She was a member of La Chorale Orion, Spindle City Singers and Franco American Choir. Jeannette directed and sung for many weekend masses, weddings and funerals. Her God given talent was shared with many and enjoyed by all, especially her breath taking version of the "Ava Maria" and "Old Holy Night".

Most of all, for Jeannette, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending quality time with her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Surviving her in addition to her loving husband, Arthur are a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond A. and Deb Saucier of Dracut; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carmen T. St. Onge and her husband, Leo of Pelham, NH, Elizabeth F. Saucier of Lowell, and Patricia O. Devlin and her husband, Douglas of Dracut; three grandchildren, Joshua A. St. Onge and his wife, Erica of Methuen, Corey R. Saucier of Dracut, and Deven L. Gagne of Lowell; a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie B. St. Onge; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Hector and Patricia St. Gelais of Nashua, NH and Roland "Wes" and Yolande St. Gelais of Hampstead, NH; two sisters, Odile Rivard of Lowell and Denise Duquette of CA; two sisters-in-law, Therese St. Gelais of Pelham, NH and Claire St. Gelais of Dracut; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Laurette Moore, Raymond Saucier, Roger Saucier, Henry and Alice Saucier, Paul Saucier, Priscilla Saucier and Patricia "Tish" Saucier; also many nieces, nephews and friends whom were dearly loved.

She was also the sister of the late Margaret St. Gelais, Henry St. Gelais, Simone Paquette, Cecile Robitaille, Claire Drouin, Rene St. Gelais, Andrew St. Gelais, Narcisse St. Gelais, Armand St. Gelais and Theresa Demers.

SAUCIER -- died in Lowell on Feb. 17, 2016. Mrs. Jeannette L. (St. Gelais) Saucier, age 77, wife of Arthur J. "Duke" Saucier. Relatives and friends may call at the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 308 Pawtucket Street, Lowell on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. ATTENDANT PARKING. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10 a.m. in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. Committal services will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorial contributions may be made to the D'Youville Adult Day Care Center, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. For online condolences or directions, please visit www.martinfuneralhome.net.