SAULNIER, Ernest Augustus – 84, Lower Wedgeport, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born June 9, 1926 in Pinkney’s Point, he was a son of the late Albert and Madeleine (Melanson) Saulnier. He worked as a scallop fisherman for more than 30 years, and he was a talented musician, having entertained many with his guitar. Ernest also enjoyed playing cards. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Rose Marie (Cottreau) Saulnier; children, Albert Saulnier, Wedgeport; Charles (Wanda) Saulnier, Abram’s River; Ernest J. (Marsha) Saulnier, Janie (Brian) Wentzell, Roger Saulnier, all of Wedgeport; Rita (Bruce) Hubbard, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Jordan, Brandon, Ryan, Mandy, Shawn, Aldric, Stephen; great grandchildren, Austin, Lucas and Estelle. Also surviving are sisters, Adele Saulnier, Gertrude (Irvin) DeViller, both of Pinkney’s Point, and Louella (Chester) LeBlanc, Massachusetts. He will also be lovingly remembered by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter; a granddaughter, Anita and brothers, Harvey Saulnier, Roger Saulnier, Delbert Saulnier, Albenie Saulnier, Michel “Mike” Saulnier, Leonard Saulnier; sisters, Alice Surette and Madeline Surette. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday, with prayers at 8 p.m., both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Wedgeport. The funeral mass was held on Thursday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m., Father Wieslaw Papuga officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery fund. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net