michelleMichelle M. Fernandes, 56, of Merrimack passed away at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lowell, MA. daughter of Raymond and Donna Gauthier. Michelle had lived in Merrimack since 1996 and worked as an accountant for R.J.Finlay & Co. for many years. She was a parishioner of St Elizabeth Seton Church in Bedford and in her free time she enjoyed cycling, cooking, baking, her cats but most of all enjoyed her time with family and friends.

Michelle will be sadly missed by her husband of 29 years Steven Fernandes, her children Nicholas and Alyssa Fernandes, brothers Scott Gauthier and his wife Pam of Bedford, Ray Gauthier and his wife Mary of York, ME.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours from 2-4 PM on Sunday August 29th at the Rivet Funeral Home 425 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 AM at St Elizabet Seton Church in Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Michelle’s honor may be made to Lungstrong PO Box 281 Amesbury, MA 01913. To leave an online condolence please visit https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/obituaries/name/michelle-fernandes-obituary?pid=199916829&v=batesville