Obituary of Henry Saulnier

Henry Robert Saulnier 58, Bridgewater, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2002, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater after a brief struggle with cancer. Born in Meteghan, he was a son of the late James and Rita (Pothier) Saulnier. He worked all his life in the health care industry, 6 years as Administrator of the Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany and 22 years at Villa Acadienne. He was a member of the Bridgewater Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Lions Club, and the Long Term Care Association, and was heavily involved in many health care issues and in community organizations such as inter-church council, the LaHave Yacht Club and palliative care initiatives. He is survived by his wife Carolyn (Driscoll); sons, Todd (Glenda); Troy (Yvette); daughter, Allison McDonald (Jason); granddaughters, Elora & Natalie (Todd & Glenda), all of Halifax; sister Rosa (Pierre), Nictaux; many nieces & nephews. No visitations or flowers by request. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Bridgewater United Church, Rev. Thomas Harvey officiating. A reception will follow. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Bridgewater Baptist Church capital fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. On line condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com