Salem…….

Jeannette A. (Jodoin) Jalbert age 90, of Salem, wife of the late Leo "Rene" "Mitch" Jalbert and longtime companion of John Ward of Salem, died Saturday morning in Salem Hospital died Saturday morning in Salem Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Salem, she was born in Salem the daughter of the late Adelarde and Josephine (Thibodeau) Jodoin and had attended Salem schools. An active parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church, she volunteered and baked for the annual church bizarre. Mrs. Jalbert was well known for her lemon cake. She had a warm smile and enjoyed helping people. For many years she worked in many Salem homes doing domestic work until her retirement.

In addition to her companion, John, She is survived by three daughters Evelyn Fullerton of Bridgewater, NH, Lorraine Pearson of Danvers and Claire Cole of Lynn; two sisters Lorraine Tremblay of Swampscott and Eva Vile of Rochester, NH; 7 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 5 brothers Wilfred, Leo, Romeo, Henry and Albert Jodoin and four sisters Irene Berube, Rose Beaulleau, Helen Wade and Alice Millett.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:15 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. For online guest and additional information please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com. or call 978 744 0497.