Barbara M. Saucier

Barbara M. (Bertrand) Saucier, 82, formerly of Millbury, died peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2007, in Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH.

Her husband of 45 years, Norman E. Saucier, died in 1991. She leaves 3 daughters: Carol M. Saucier-Dunbar of Portsmouth, NH, Joanne E. Wallace of West Barnstable, MA, and Mary A. Saucier Choate of Monroe, NH; her sister, Claire T. Karlson and her husband, Earl F. Karlson, of Millbury; 2 step-brothers: Richard Bertrand of Arlington, TX, and Neal Bertrand of Worcester; and nephews and nieces. Her daughter, Norma C. Saucier of Millbury, died in 1975; and she was also predeceased by 3 step-brothers: Robert, Roland, and Ralph Bertrand. She was born in Millbury on January 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Anna E. (Drudis) Bertrand, and lived in Millbury for most of her life before moving to New Hampshire in 2006. She attended Worcester Girls' Trade High School and later earned her General Education Diploma. She then attended Worcester State College and earned a Cetrificate in Gerontology.

Mrs. Saucier worked as a machine operator for 20 years at Buck Bros., Millbury, before she retired in 1988. Previously, she had worked as a baker for several years at Brokelman's Bakery and at Mrs. Hanscom's All-Girl Kitchen, both of Worcester. During World War II, she worked at the Felters Co., Millbury. After retiring, she worked part-time for Worcester State College Food Service. She was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish where she was a member of the St. Anne Guild, the Folk Choir, and the Assumption School Parent-Teacher Guild. She was also a member of Charles F. Minney Post #3329, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary. In her younger days, she and her husband were enthusiastic members of the Friendly Riders Motorcycle Club and the Circle-C Square Dance Club, both in Grafton. She and her husband especially enjoyed "clowing around" and appeared often as clowns at many local parades, parties and fund raising events. More recently, she was a member of the Millbury Senior Center where she participated in most programs and took particular pleasure in singing with the Millbury Sing Along Singers. A devoted mother, Barbara was a beam of love and light to everyone's life she touched.

Her funeral will be Wednesday, October 31, from Turgeon Funeral Home, 56 Main St., with a Funeral Mass at 12 Noon in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 10 Waters St. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday, October 31, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Flowers may be sent or contributions in her memory may be made to the Millbury Senior Center, Music Programs, 1 River St, Millbury, MA 01527.