Canaan, N.H. —  Geraldine M. Personeni (Sneyd) passed away peacefully at her home in Canaan on Saturday July 23, 2016. Born in Roslindale, Mass. to Eugene and Kathleen Sneyd, she moved to N.H. in the 80’s with her husband Louis and two eldest children, Angela and Steve. Soon thereafter they became a family of six with the addition of Laura and Christina.

She had a passion for teaching and got her degree in Early Childhood Development. She then started her career as a paraeducator at the Canaan Elementary School where she worked for 15 years.

Geraldine enjoyed spending time at the ocean searching for sea glass and shells. When she wasn’t there she could be found at home tending to her many gardens where she waited for pumpkins to grow for the grandkids. She also liked going for motorcycle rides with her husband, playing puzzle and board games, and eating delectable meals.

Geraldine is survived by her husband Louis and four children, Angela, Steve, Laura, and Christina, and by eight wonderful and loving grandchildren. Her mother Kathleen Sneyd and her siblings Kathleen Sears of Canaan, N.H., Paul Sneyd of Weymouth, Mass., Maureen Cousino of Attleboro, Mass., and Michael Sneyd of Brockton, Mass., and countless cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive her.

Calling hours will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH. A Catholic mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2016 at St. Mary’s church in Canaan, NH with burial to follow. An on line guest book is available to leave a message of condolence for Geraldine’s family by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com