Delores (Dolly) Pineau, 80, of Derry, NH, (formerly of Nashua, NH and Chelsea, MA) died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Aurora Senior Living in Derry, NH. Dolly was born on January 4, 1937 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Rheault. She was raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts with her sister, Simone Roy, where she graduated from Chelsea High School.
Dolly married Joseph A. Pineau in August of 1955. Together they raised six children in Chelsea: John Pineau of Nashua, NH; Joy Garon of Salem, NH; Felix Pineau of Derry, NH; the late Claire Cain; Henry Pineau of Derry, NH; and Marie Hannon of Waterville, ME.
Dolly enjoyed crocheting, bingo and socializing with her husband and friends at the Hudson Senior Center.
She also gave selflessly of her time and resources to others in need through various volunteer works.
Dolly is survived by her husband Joseph (Joe) and their cat Dot; her sister, Simone Roy and her spouse George of Jay, ME; her son, John and his spouse Carleen of Nashua, NH; her daughter, Joy and her spouse Robert of Salem, NH; her son, Felix and his spouse Sandra of Derry, NH; her son, Henry and his spouse Cheryl of Derry, NH; her daughter, Marie (widow of Carl Hannon) of Waterville, ME. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dolly wished to be cremated. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave, Derry on Monday July 31, 2017 at 10:00am. Her burial will be private. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry assisted the family with arrangements.