MRS. ALBINA BERNIER Longtime Member of the Ladies of St. Anne WATERBURY ~ Mrs. Albina (Labrie) Bernier, 94, died at home on Friday, February 10, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Albina, wife of the late Joseph F. Bernier, was born January 22, 1918 in Highgate, VT, the 14th child of Peter and Alexina (Breault) Labrie. Albina was married in Waterbury where she remained until her death. She and her husband enjoyed 50 years of marriage until his death in 1992. She was a retired employee of Uniroyal, where she worked for 22 years. After retirement, in addition to traveling, she applied her sewing skills to create blankets and crafts for Sister Yvonnes Workshop and her family. Albina was an avid golfer, bingo player and never passed up an opportunity to play games and cards. She was a longtime member of the Ladies of St. Anne. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Helen Bilodeau of Waterbury, Madeleine and her husband David Clements of Novato, CA, a son, Joseph M. Bernier and his wife Mary, of Sarasota, FL, a sister Cecile Brier of Waterbury, 7 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 15 brothers and sisters and a grandson. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 from Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott to the Shrine of St. Anne for a funeral mass at 10 am. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Waterbury. Calling hours will be held on Monday at Woodtick Memorial from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Waterbury VNA Hospice Team, 50 Brookside Rd., Waterbury, CT 06708. To leaves works of comfort to Albinas family, please visit www.woodtickmemorial.com

Service Information Service Tuesday February 14, 2012 10:00 AM Shrine of St. Anne Church 515 South Main St. Waterbury, CT 06706 -->