Photo courtesy of Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester
Apr 28, 1925 - Aug 4, 2015
Bernice was a wonderful woman. I many fond memories of her and will remember her always.
Ray Buckley
August 11, 2015 | Manchester, NH
Dear Patty Iand Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kate Hanley
August 08, 2015 | Auburn, MA
Dear Jimmy and the Morin family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. She accomplished much in her life, not least a loving family. I am sorry I will miss the wake and funeral due to work but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marylou Ashooh Lazos
August 07, 2015 | Derry, NH
Anne-Marie and family-
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I never met her, but felt as if I knew her from the stories you told of all your family gatherings. She obviously instilled great qualities in her children, as you were all there to assist and care for her when she needed you the most. May the memories that you shared help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Sprague
August 07, 2015 | Concord, NH
Dear Patty Dan Jimmy and family,
I don't know if you remember me it's been so many year that we've seen each other but I was one of your nighbors my sister Cynthia paled around with you Patty and I was friends with Dan, I remeber your Mom very well she was suc a special lady, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will keep her in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Gary Bates
Gary Bates
August 07, 2015 | Manchester, NH
Thinking of you.
Cliff & Carol Guyette
August 07, 2015 | Sturbridge, MA
Dan,
Janet and I were saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. We appeciated her warm and engaging personality. You and your siblings, as well as Maureen and Anthony (among many others) were truly blessed to have her in your lives.
David Fowler
August 07, 2015 | Houston, TX
Dear Teresa and Family:
Though I never met your Mom, it seems to me she was full of life and she passed it on to her children. She accomplished much in her lifetime and she leaves quite a legacy. May she rest in peace with the Lord and may her accomplishments and your memories of her console you at this time.
My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Althea Chase
August 07, 2015 | Seabrook, NH
Bernice was a warm and lovely person. I always enjoyed her company and the conversations we had.
When I first met her, in her home, she got her teapot out and made Abigail and me tea, with cookies.
I'll always remember my 'tea time' with Bernice.
Lynnette Hendrickson
August 07, 2015 | Arundel, ME
Bernice Lucille King, 90, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2015, in the presence of her family. Born in Manchester, NH on April 28, 1925, she was the daughter of Henry and Rose (Brown) Gauvin. She was the eldest of their seven children. She spent most of her life in Manchester. Bernice attended St. Anthony Elementary School and she was a graduate of Our Lady of Grace Academy. In 1963, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman Morin, former principal of Hallsville Elementary School. Together they had six children, Patricia Morin Haggerty and her husband, William, Daniel Morin and his wife, Maureen, James Morin and his wife, Evelyn, Anne Marie Boisvert and her husband, Martin, Teresa Morin Bailey and her husband, Kenneth, and Peter Morin and his wife, Mary Jane. She was blessed with fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, who brought tremendous joy to her life. Bernice also spent sixteen years in Contoocook with her husband, John King, before returning to Manchester. He died January 2013. Bernice had a love of books and worked for many years at the Yankee Book Peddler in Contoocook, before following a career in retail. She began her career as a young woman at the Association Canado-Americaine, where she later retired in 2000. It was there that her culture and heritage were closely aligned with her job responsibilities. She used the French language as a receptionist, translator, and tour guide. As a guide, she had the opportunity to travel extensively to places such as France, Italy, Canada, Ireland, Medjugorje, Bosnia, and throughout the United States. Wherever she worked, Bernice was always willing to accept a challenge, but her greatest skills were respecting and honoring everyone’s individuality. She cherished and nurtured the many deep friendships which she developed throughout her life. She consistently demonstrated her commitment to the community through involvement in local political campaigns and her service at Ward Nine polls. She expressed her devotion to her parish, Blessed Sacrament Church in many ways, including the Food Pantry, Adoration Chapel, Spirits Alive, and Shawl Ministry. When she was able, she was a Eucharistic minister and lector. She served many years as chairperson of the bereavement meal committee. It was Bernice’s wish to return to St. Anthony of Padua, her original parish, where she received all her sacraments, for her funeral rite. She was a member of the St. Anne’s Sodality. In previous years, she could often be found at The Thirteen Tuesdays. Bernice felt peace in her spirituality and also found peace at the beach. She loved nothing more than collecting shells and sea glass. One of her favorite books was Anne Morrow Lindbergh‘s "Gift from the Sea". Services: Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of Concord Street, Manchester, NH. The funeral will be held Saturday with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at10 AM in Saint Anthony of Padua Church, Belmont Street, Manchester, NH. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, Food Pantry, 14 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103.
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