Obituary for Valerie Thomai Saulnier
Valerie Thomai Saulnier, 80, a resident of North Berwick, ME, and formerly of Wells, ME, passed away Tuesday evening, January 31st, 2023, at Pinnacle Nursing Home in North Berwick, ME, after a brief illness.
Valerie was born in Lowell, MA on October 10, 1942, daughter of Constantine “Charlie” and Antigone “Tiggie” Ganellas from Ogunquit, ME. Valerie grew up in the town of Ogunquit, ME, graduated from Wells High School, and later earned her degree at Lasalle College in Newton, MA. She grew up in the restaurant business which was named after her, Valerie’s Restaurant, built in 1947 by her parents. In existence for 50 years, the business was truly part of her home.
She enjoyed the lively summer season, but mostly the many friends and family that would come and visit throughout the year. She was also heavily involved in The Wells / Ogunquit Little League and Cub Scouts. The door was always open at “Val’s” house, whether for friends and family to drop by for a beach day, or a game of Oh Hell or Canasta. She was always involved, and seen with her sons, and later her grandchildren, at their concerts and games. Her true love in life was spending time with her husband of 47 years, Raymond, whether that time was spent taking trips to catch a Broadway show, matinees at the Playhouse, out to dinner at a local restaurant, or simply an extra-long day at the beach.
She was survived by her two sons, John A. Saulnier and wife, Phyllis, of Eliot, ME, and Marc R. Saulnier, his wife, Jennifer, and their children Nicholas and Christian Saulnier of Wells, ME, along with many cousins.
Memorial visiting hours will be held from 11:30-12:30 P.M. on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:30 P.M. at the Chapel with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Valerie to the Epilepsy Foundation. Checks and mail can be made to: Epilepsy Foundation New England Attn: Donor Services, 650 Suffolk St. Ste 405, Lowell, MA 01854-3694, or at epilepsynewengland.org.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Valerie’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd. Wells, ME 04090.
Valerie was born in Lowell, MA on October 10, 1942, daughter of Constantine “Charlie” and Antigone “Tiggie” Ganellas from Ogunquit, ME. Valerie grew up in the town of Ogunquit, ME, graduated from Wells High School, and later earned her degree at Lasalle College in Newton, MA. She grew up in the restaurant business which was named after her, Valerie’s Restaurant, built in 1947 by her parents. In existence for 50 years, the business was truly part of her home.
She enjoyed the lively summer season, but mostly the many friends and family that would come and visit throughout the year. She was also heavily involved in The Wells / Ogunquit Little League and Cub Scouts. The door was always open at “Val’s” house, whether for friends and family to drop by for a beach day, or a game of Oh Hell or Canasta. She was always involved, and seen with her sons, and later her grandchildren, at their concerts and games. Her true love in life was spending time with her husband of 47 years, Raymond, whether that time was spent taking trips to catch a Broadway show, matinees at the Playhouse, out to dinner at a local restaurant, or simply an extra-long day at the beach.
She was survived by her two sons, John A. Saulnier and wife, Phyllis, of Eliot, ME, and Marc R. Saulnier, his wife, Jennifer, and their children Nicholas and Christian Saulnier of Wells, ME, along with many cousins.
Memorial visiting hours will be held from 11:30-12:30 P.M. on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:30 P.M. at the Chapel with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Valerie to the Epilepsy Foundation. Checks and mail can be made to: Epilepsy Foundation New England Attn: Donor Services, 650 Suffolk St. Ste 405, Lowell, MA 01854-3694, or at epilepsynewengland.org.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Valerie’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd. Wells, ME 04090.