Berniece H. Berry

BRAINTREE—Berniece H. Berry, 91, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at her home in Braintree.

She was born Oct. 22, 1911 in Cabot, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret (Lamora) Houghton.

She attended Danville schools and graduated from Danville High School. Following her education she worked at the Berry-Ball Department Store in St. Johnsbury, for a couple of years.

She married Lawrence Berry Oct. 4, 1931 in East Randolph. He died in 1973.

She worked at the Randolph National Bank in Randolph. She held many positions there and retired as an administrative assistant, with over 30 years of service.

She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed oil painting, knitting, crocheting and playing the piano. She was instrumental in getting a band started at Randolph High school.

Survivors include a sister, Pauline Handy of St. Johnsbury; a daughter-in-law, Shayne Berry of Hinsdale, N.H.; four grandchildren: Wayne Berry, Esq., of Philadelphia, Penna.; Melissa Berry-Brown of Bellows Falls; and Denise Berry and Diane Berry, both of Greenfield, Mass.; and two great-grandchildren, Johanna Berry and Shane Berry-Brown.

She was pre-deceased by two sons, Duane Berry and Lawrence Berry, Jr.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph with Rev. Timothy Eberhardt officiating. There are no calling hours.

Friends may make memorial contributions to either St. John’s Episcopal Church, Summer St., Randolph, Vt. 05060 or Randolph Union High School Music Boosters, 15 Forest St., Randolph, Vt. 05060.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.

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