Louise C. (Desaulniers) Schellenberger, age 89, wife of the late Francis G. Schellenberger, passed away Monday May 2, 2022, at Alden Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven, MA, following a short illness. Born in New Bedford, MA, on Tuesday May 31, 1932, Louise was the daughter of the late Eugene and Cecile (Lortie) Desaulniers. Louise attended school in New Bedford. Louise married her husband Francis who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force. Together they spent time at several different Air Force bases in the United States and overseas before settling in East Freetown, MA. Louise held several jobs, early on she worked as an executive secretary for the Acushnet Company, then as an Air Force wife, and a homemaker. Louise was an avid bridge player and also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and liked a nice martini after dinner. She was also a great cook and enjoyed hosting and entertaining for family and friends. A devoted catholic, Louise was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Louise is survived by her son Eric Schellenberger and his wife Vickie, daughter Lisa Shea and her husband Bill, grandchildren Lee, Alan, and Griffin, and her nieces and nephews Jacqui, Tom, Paul, Donald, and their families. Louise was predeceased by her daughter Ann Marie Schellenberger, and Louise’s sister Pauline. Visiting hours for Louise will be held on Thursday May 5, 2022, from 5:00 – 8:00PM at Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home 280 Bedford Street Lakeville, MA 02347. A funeral mass will be held on Friday May 6, 2022, at 10:00AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 157 Middleboro Road East Freetown, MA 02717. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Louise’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
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