Jeanne Birmingham

Somersworth - Jeanne Marie (St. Hilaire) Birmingham, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 28th at her home with her husband and son by her side. Born on December 10, 1947 in Rochester she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rita (Demers) St. Hilaire. She lived most of her life in Somersworth. Always up for a laugh and eager to help and care for those around her, she was full of life with a presence that was hard to ignore. As a child she loved to ice skate and be outside. After being struck by polio at the age of six she never missed a beat. She tackled numerous surgeries and the various physical therapy regimens with unbridled poise and confidence. In 1955 she was recognized as one of two NH Easter Seal Children at the NH State House by Governor Dwinell. She graduated from St. Martin Academy in Somersworth in 1961 and Somersworth High School in 1965. Thereafter she worked at Janco and later Eastern Air Devices until choosing to dedicate her time to family. For a number of years she was a regular volunteer...