Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Apr 16, 1936 - Apr 28, 2025
With deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of your loved one. As one of our life long neighbors, Bernie will be missed.
Extending thoughts and prayers.
The Parkers
Linda & John Parker
May 03, 2025 | Clinton, MA | Neighbor
Our condolence from our family to yours
Paul & maria Tambolleo
May 01, 2025 | Clinton, MA
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bernie, deepest sympathy to the extended Dickhaut Family during this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron Knoll
Ronald Knoll
May 01, 2025 | ZEBULON, NC | Acquaintance
Drew and the Dickhaut family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Francis Trapasso
Francis Trapasso
April 30, 2025 | Wor Ester, MA | Friend
BERNIE, RIP WE WIll always remember Dave his service to the Town and his stories!
ED AND ELLEN(HANNEY PHILBIN
April 30, 2025 | WEST BOYLSTON, MA | Friend
Clinton-
A. Bernadette “Bernie” (Duffy) Dickhaut, 89, passed peacefully at the Life Care Center of Leominster on Monday, April 28, 2025. She is pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, David I. Dickhaut. She is survived by her children, Peter J. Dickhaut and his wife Joan; Thomas E. Dickhaut and his companion Erika Grandberg; Kara M. Moran and her husband Christopher; and Michael Dickhaut and his companion Amy Reese; her brother, John “Joe” Duffy; six grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Justin, Makayla, Eric, and Connor; 4 great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Brayden, Reegan, and Freyja; daughter-in-law Andrea Dickhaut; generations of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She is pre-deceased by two granddaughters Laura and Elizabeth, her siblings, Catherine Martunas, Patricia Hoban, Mary Miller, and Peter Duffy.
Bernie was born in Clinton, daughter of the late Peter & Bridget (Gibbons) Duffy. She attended local schools and graduated from the Clinton High School, Class of 1954. In addition to raising her family, Bernie worked for many years as a clerk for Bolton Orchards. She was a faithful lifelong parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton. Bernie was a prolific reader, enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, and keeping up with current events. Above all, she was happiest in the company of family and will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The Dickhaut family wish to express their appreciation for the care and friendship provided to Bernie by the medical team and staff at the Life Care Center of Leominster throughout her residency.
A calling hour will be held from 9:30-10:30AM on Friday, May 2, 2025 in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bernie Dickhaut to: Clinton Firefighters, 555 Main St., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com
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