JoAnn Trudeau

JoAnn Trudeau, 76, Hooksett, NH passed February 15, 2022 surrounded her family.

Born in Hooksett, NH on January 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Earl Moses and Evelyn "Irene" (Muzzey) Johnson. She was married to Paul Trudeau of Manchester.

JoAnn enjoyed her time living, and consistently was involved in travels, family events, exploring new events and enjoying the memories of old, her adventures taking place alongside lifelong companion and husband Paul whom she met ice skating on Dorrs Pond at the age of 15.

She became Paul's bride at 18, and gave birth to their children Jacalyn (Hainey) Trudeau, and Michael Trudeau by the age of 23; JoAnn, Paul, and her children reside close and the stories of their early courtship revisited often through walks around the pond, taking the children for ice cream and telling them of the stories of their meeting, and would often frequent the walking loop around the pond near where she was born.

JoAnn's long list of activities mirrored her life, full. All activities never off limits regardless of her age, ice skating at age 14, you would find her on a pair of ice skates at age 70. A full life of travels, activity, and vitality surrounded her. She enjoyed traveling, overnight adventures were constant, weekly adventures just as frequent, and seasonal expeditions as well. She traveled from the Nordic to the Tropics and beyond.

While her thirst for travel was incredible, her desire to improve her home was the equivalent. She had an exceptional talent with decor, cooking, fashion, and enjoyed that her work was never done, ever staying current.

She enjoyed challenging herself in all that she did. Her unwavering loyalty, admiration, and commitment to her husband and family will be her final challenge to them, as envisioning her not among us is truly an adventure that was not imagined.

Surviving family includes JoAnn's husband of 57 wonderful years, Paul L. Trudeau of Hooksett, NH; one daughter, Jacalyn Hainey and husband Doug of Auburn, NH; one son, Michael P. Trudeau of Hooksett, NH; one granddaughter, Amanda Hainey of Portland, ME; one brother, Merrill Johnson and wife Carol of Hooksett, NH; and many very cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by both parents; and one sister, Carolyn Johnson.

SERVICES: A visitation will be from 4 to 7 on Wednesday, February 23th at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, corner of North Street, Manchester, NH 03104. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made too: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 62 Brown Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.