Saulnier, Maurice John, of Billerica, formerly of Somerville, passed away on February 13. He was 81 years old. Born in East Boston, he was the son of the late Edmund and Levine (Fraughton) Saulnier.
John was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, John was employed by the YMCA in the maintenance department. He was a proud member of the John Abbott Masonic Lodge, formerly of Somerville and the V.F.W., Beverly Post #545.
John was the beloved husband of the late Marcia (Di Silva) Saulnier. He is the devoted father of Michele A. Goss and her husband David of Billerica, Cheryl A. Hurley and her husband Carl of Somerville and Edward W. Saulnier and his wife Carol of Somerville. John was the adored grandfather of Eric, Shayne, Rosemary, Troy, Samantha and Austin and loving great-grandfather of Lyric, Crosby, Sadie, Austie 2, Lily and Brian. He was the cherished brother of several late brothers and sisters. John was the dear companion of the late Ann B. Desrosiers of Arlington.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Thursday, February 20, at 9AM, followed be a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of John can be made to the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, (Bedford V.A. Hospital), Volunteer Services, c/o Hospice Unit 2C, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730.