Gale-Ann Saunders (Hendricks), aged 75, of Old Orchard Beach, ME passed way peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2020.

Gale was born to the late Bertram and Lorraine Hendricks in Salem, MA. Gale was a graduate of St. James High school. Gale enjoyed gardening, camping, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Gale worked for the phone company, CETA (where she met Elliott), and then to JJ's Eatery too in OOB.

Gale is survived by her 2 sons; David Vanne of Salem, Jason Vanne and his wife Joanne of Danvers; her step-daughter Christine of Salem; her sister Melanie Provost of Salem; her brother-in-law Bruce Saunders of Salem; her grandchildren Nathaniel, Abbey, Emma and Matthew and many nieces and nephews.

Gale was predeceased by her parents, her husband Elliott Saunders, her daughter Lori-Jean, Louie Vanne and her sister Mary-Lou.

Services are private and under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home. For more information or online guestbook please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com .