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BERNIER, KENNETH L. SR., 93
BERNIER, KENNETH L. SR., 93, of Williamstown, passed away June 20 at his home, with his family at his bedside. Born in Williamstown on Aug. 23, 1917, he was the son of the late Charles and Philitia (Lussier) Bernier. He attended schools in Williamstown. After his schooling he was employed as a polisher for Louis Hotte. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1944 to 1946 as a machine gunner in Saipan and Tinian. After the service he returned to Williamstown and continued his employment for Louis Hotte. His last employment was at Colombo Granite Co., retiring in 1977. On Dec. 16, 1936, he married Shirley Sample in Barre. The couple have always made their home in Williamstown where they raised their family. Among his interests were camping, flying single-engine planes, hunting, fishing, going to hunting camp, but most of all visiting with family members gave him great pleasure. His memberships include St. Edward Catholic Church in Williamstown, Barre Canadian Club and Civil Air Patrol. Survivors include his wife of 74 years of marriage, Shirley Bernier, of Williamstown; two sons, Charles Bernier, of Williamstown, and Gary Bernier and his wife, Belinda, of West Burke and Montana; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by two sons, Kenneth Bernier Jr. and Harold Bernier; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was also predeceased by six brothers, Ernest, Lyman, Cyrille, Albert, Stanley and Amos Bernier; and seven sisters, Mary Bernier, Alice Bernier, Rose Brooks, Della O'Connell, Violet Peck, Connie Bai Rossi and Clarisa Nutbrown.
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