BRUNSWICK — Priscille F. Bernier, 83, of Parkview Circle, died Jan. 22 at Cadigan Lodge, in Topsham.

She was born in Brunswick on Jan. 20, 1932, the daughter of Philip and Lucienne Livernois Ouellette. She attended Brunswick schools and St. John’s Parochial.

On Aug 9, 1950, she married Raymond J. “Sam” Bernier. Priscille was a devoted mother and wife, and enjoyed making the most of time with her family and friends.

For 10 years, she worked as a certified nursing assistant at the former Amenity Manor, in Topsham. She also worked until her retirement in the deli department at what is now Hannaford Supermarket.

In her free time, Bernier enjoyed dining out, solving all types of puzzles, reading and knitting. She also loved to travel, and wintered with her husband in Florida.

Bernier was a member of People Plus and St. John the Baptist Church, and served as a volunteer at Mid Coast Hospital.

In addition to her husband, Bernier was predeceased by a son, Steven, and a sister, Doloris McKay.

Surviving are three sons, Stanley Bernier and wife, Lynda, of Warren, Scott Bernier, of Bath, and Stacey Bernier and wife, Heidi, of Auburn. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Jan. 29 at St. John the Baptist Church, in Brunswick. Interment with her husband at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, will be at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s School, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, ME 04011.

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