Rollinsford - Hope Sylvia Michaud, age 81, died on Monday, October 2, 2017 at home in Rollinsford, NH surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 1, 1936, ­­­­in the town of Windsor, Vermont, the daughter of Clifton and Millicent Ayers. She was one of six children.

Hope graduated from Dover High School in 1954.  In 1971 Hope and Roger bought Pearls Bakery in Somersworth, NH and ran the business until their retirement in 1998.   In addition to running the business she was a cake decorator, book keeper, general manager, and customer service specialist.  Hope raised four children of her own, helped raise six grandchildren, and also two great-grandchildren, who were the loves of her life.

Hope enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to their time share in St. Thomas.  She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and bringing them on many enjoyable, educational adventures.

Hope is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roger; four children, Deborah, Roger, Denise, and Anne; six grandchildren, Derek, Adam, Ashley, Brittany, Talia, and Marisa; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Makayla. Hope is also survived by four brothers and a sister; she is predeceased by one loving brother, Cliff.

Services: A time of visitation will take place Wednesday, October 4, from 10a to 11a, with a service to immediately follow at 11a, at the Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South St, Somersworth NH. Family flowers only; the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to Alzheimer's Association at ALZ.org/donate or by phone at 703.359.4440.  To sign the online guestbook, please go to www.bernierfuneralhome.net . Care for the Michaud family has been entrusted to the Bernier Funeral Home.