Margaret L. Deyo

Margaret L. Deyo CLAREMONT — Margaret Louise Deyo, 95, of Claremont, New Hampshire, died at home on Jan. 12, 2022, following a period of declining health. She was born in Woodstock, Vermont, on July 25, 1926, the only child of Leodina (Lacasse) Gaudreau and Antonio Gaudreau. The family later moved to Claremont, where she was raised. Her mother died while she was a teen and her father was later remarried to Corinne (Rushia) Gaudreau. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1944. Shortly after graduation, she met her future husband, Louis L. Saucier, and they were married on Feb. 9, 1946. They went on to make their home and raise five children in Claremont. In 1962, Margaret and Louis started their own real estate business, Saucier Realty, in Claremont. They owned and operated the business until retiring in 1990. In addition, they owned and managed several rental properties in the city. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage until Louis passed away in 1990. When her children were younger, the family enjoyed many winter school vacations in Florida, often accompanied by her children’s friends. During the summer months, the family enjoyed visits to the Maine coast. Margaret was truly the matriarch of her family. She was supportive of all her children and grandchildren’s endeavors. She was a source of comfort during difficult times and their biggest advocate during good times. Later in life, she faithfully attended many of her grandchildren’s sporting events and was their biggest cheerleader. She met and later married Lawrence Deyo in 1994. They enjoyed several winters in New Smyrna Beach until his passing in 2007. Margaret was also predeceased by her parents; her half-brother, Charles Rushia; her son, James Saucier; and companion, Norman Bunnel. She is survived by her son, Richard Saucier, of Tucson, Arizona; son, Dennis Saucier and wife Bonita, of Winter Springs, Florida; son, Stephen Saucier and wife Joanie, of Raleigh, North Carolina; and daughter, Jean Lucarelli and husband Jeffrey, of Claremont, New Hampshire. Surviving grandchildren include Jennifer Perren and husband Scott, of Colchester, Vermont; Anthony Lucarelli and wife Rachel Marini, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania; Valerie Saucier and husband Nader Nazemi, of Hickory, North Carolina; Patrick Saucier, of Park City, Utah; Nicholas Saucier, of Wilmington, North Carolina; Jillian Saucier and husband Devonta Edwards, of Newton, Massachusetts; Derek Saucier of Winter Springs, Florida; and Chad Saucier, of Winter Springs, Florida. Surviving great-grandchildren include Gunnar and Aiden Perren, of Colchester, Vermont; and Regan Edwards, of Newton, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her half-brother, Leo Rushia, of Alabama; and cousin, Monique Bernard, of Quebec, Canada. Margaret also leaves behind her dear companion, Herbert Chase, of Newport, New Hampshire. Visiting hours will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home in Claremont, New Hampshire, on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church in Claremont, New Hampshire, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Arockia Antony officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery immediately following the Mass. A memorial Mass will also be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 North Greasewood Road, Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at 8 a.m. with Father Tom Tureman, SDS, pastor, officiating. A celebration of life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH), the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, or the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care. The family wishes to recognize the great care extended to Margaret during the last months of her life by the VNH staff and her personal caregivers with whom she had a special bond. We are forever grateful for their compassion, friendship and kindness. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.