Modesta J. (Bassan) Bernard
May 13, 1927 — June 24, 2011
WINCHENDON – Modesta J. (Bassan) Bernard, 84, of 314 School Street, died peacefully Friday morning, June 24 th , at her residence, with her family at her side.
She was born in Dudley, MA on May 13, 1927, the daughter of the late Battista and Sara S. (Logan) Bassan and had lived in Winchendon for eleven years.
Modesta was a graduate of Fanning Trade School in Worcester. She previously lived in Upton, where she was the town hairdresser for many years. She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, and embroidery. She was also an avid book reader.
Her husband, Norman P. Bernard, died in 1998. She leaves four children, Bruce P. Bernard and his wife Kathleen of Wayne, NJ, Patience Harrison of Tampa, FL, Nadine Andrews of So. Dennis and Norma J. Holmes of Winchendon, with whom she lived; one sister, Frances King of St. Albans, VT, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, as well as nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winchendon EMT Ambulance Fund, PO Box 125, Winchendon, MA. 01475.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.