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Iola Berno Obituary
She was born Dec. 11, 1924, the daughter of Giacomo and Florence (Abbiati) Pacini. She attended St. Michael's High School and later received nursing training from Mary Fletcher School of Nursing in Burlington. Iola worked as a licensed practical nurse at the former Heaton House in Montpelier.
She was married to Kenneth W. Berno. Mr. Berno predeceased her in 1981.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was a great cook, an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and collecting dolls and thimbles.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Duff, of Barre, Vt., and Joyce Dailey, of East Calais, Vt.; sister Teresa Frascoia, of Ocean City, Md.; best friend, Lydia Lewis; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband; sisters Emilia Lanier, Albis Taylor, Mary Reno and Josephine Howe; brothers, Gus and Joseph Pacini; and an infant son, Billy.
At Iola's request, there will be no services. Burial will be in the family lot at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Guare & Sons/Barber & Lanier Funeral Home.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Melanie Duff
May 1, 2014
Grandmother,
I hope you are at peace; You are in my thoughts. I listened to one of your favorite songs "Ava Maria" its such an angelic and beautiful piece that will now remind me of you.
Lisa
April 27, 2014
I am sorry for your loss of Mrs. Berno. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My heartfelt condolence to the family during this time of sorrow. Psalms 65:2 "O Hearer of prayer to you people of all sorts will come."
Adele Blaisdell
April 25, 2014
Grammy, you will always be heart. I must have told you that I loved you a million times and some how that does not seem like enough. I love you so much!
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