Grace M. Tavernier

WEST YARMOUTH — Grace M. Tavernier, 96, of West Yarmouth, died peacefully at Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center in South Dennis, on Oct. 23, 2008.

Born in South Walpole, she was the daughter of the late Harriet and John Bennett. She enjoyed a long career at New England Telephone Co.

After retirement, she enjoyed sharing her zest for life with her family and many friends.

She is survived by Don and Jackie Wunschel of Bass River, Ted and JoAnn Wong of Sherborn; granddaughter, Kristin and Jaime Badgio of Marshfield; and great-grandchildren, Owen and Teagan Badgio. She was the oldest of nine children and is survived by Frances Palumbo of Las Vegas, Roberta Harrison of Carver, and the late Ruth Boragine, Connie Wright, Patty Donovan, Charles Bennett, John Bennett and Bob Bennett. She is also survived by brother-in-law, Al Boragine of Norton and Ernie Palumbo of Las Vegas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Hewins Unit at Eagle Pond and Beacon Hospice for the compassionate and loving care they showed to Grace and her family.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church, 322 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, at 11 a.m., on Nov. 1, 2008.

Donations in her name may be made to Hewins Unit, Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center, 1 Love Lane, P.O. Box 208, South Dennis, MA 02660.