WINTHROP – Jeanette M. Lunt, 78, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft. She was born Nov. 4, 1930, in Winthrop, the daughter of Ferdinand and Jennie (DeBlois) Drapeau. She was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1949. Jeanette worked for Depositors Trust, Winthrop and Augusta, which later became Key Bank. During this time, she attended Stevens School of Banking at Williams College, Rhode Island and then Rutgers University, New Jersey. She retired from Key Trust in 1995. For the past six years, she and her husband, Joe, enjoyed living at their home on Sebec Lake, Dover-Foxcroft. She enjoyed fishing and the time spent there with her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook who loved making meals for the family. Holiday dinners would not be complete without her fresh baked cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies. Jeanette was predeceased by a daughter, Stephanie Lunt, in 1994; a sister, Elaine Tibbetts; and brother, Robert Drapeau. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Lunt of Dover-Foxcroft; a son, Stephen Lunt and his wife, Colleen, of Winthrop; two grandchildren, Allyson Lunt and Matthew Lunt; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop. Burial will be at Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main St., Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. www.khrfuneralhomes.com

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