M. Doris Saulnier

The death of M. Doris Saulnier occurred unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on Dec. 20, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Dina (Power) LeBlanc. She had been employed with Calp's and Sears and was an avid card-player, quilter, knitter, and gardener and loved clamming and fishing. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Bernadin Saulnier, in 2005; her children, Richard, Thomas, and Rosemma; her brothers, Charles, Peter, Gerald, and LeRoy LeBlanc and her sisters, Marjorie Brideau and Rena Saulnier. She is survived by her son, Norbert "Bob" (Margaret) Saulnier of Central Greenwich; three daughters, Louise (Michael) Cave and Carol (Edward) Quinn both of Saint John, and Joan(Robert) Collins of Rothesay; one brother, Raymond (Charlotte) LeBlanc of Saint John; one sister, Geraldine McDonald of Prince of Wales; two sisters-in-law, Marguerite and Jeannette Saulnier, both of Nova Scotia;11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting was held at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM. Interment took place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation; Romero House-Soup Kitchen; or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.