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Bernice Russell, 70 January 24, 1953 - August 12, 2023

Date of Funeral

August 22, 2023

HAVERHILL – Bernice Russell, 70, of Haverhill, died on Saturday, August 12, at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill.

Bernice was born in Methuen on January 24, 1953 to Mark C. McDonald and Shirley M. Jacques.  Bernice was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1971.  She worked for many years as an assembler at Raytheon on the Patriot Missile. Bernice was a gifted artist; she enjoyed oil painting, camping in the White Mountains, and going to beaches and traveling to see family in California. She was a great cook, enjoyed friendly card games of 45s, and watching movies. Bernice was a very spiritual woman; she enjoyed being with her cats and dogs, and celebrating family holidays with her family. Bernice will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister and grandmother.

Bernice is survived by her son Brice S. and his wife Alicia Russell, Jr., of Haverhill, and her daughter Jennifer J. and her husband Christopher C. Hochmuth, of Haverhill. She also leaves behind her siblings Donald McDonald, of Vacaville, CA, Mark “Joey” McDonald, of Vacaville, CA, June M. and her husband Harry Amirault-Winslow, of Spring Hill, FL, Shirlene A. Van Dorne and her husband Theodore, of Nashua, NH, Susanna Wrenn, of Chiloquin, OR, and Mary Gulley, of McKinleyville, CA. Bernice was predeceased by her brother Richard McDonald and her sisters Rose M. Spry and Debbie McDonald.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, August 21 from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral home chapel service will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at 11AM. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.

 

 

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, August 21 from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral home chapel service will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at 11AM. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.

 

Condolences(6)

  1. Susan Allard says
    August 19, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    Dear Bernie, I will always miss you. Forever in my heart. Love you!

  2. Jennifer Hochmuth says
    August 19, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    It was an honor being your daughter and best friend! Please watch over my boys. Guide and protect them throughout their journey here earthbound!
    Love you with all my heart Mom 💜

  3. Don J McDonald says
    August 19, 2023 at 11:34 pm

    With great sorrow and sadness, our condolences. The McDonald family in California. She will be missed.

  4. Joanne Reeves says
    August 20, 2023 at 12:41 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. I am her first cousin and I remember her visiting our Nana (who she was named after) with her sisters, June Marie and Sherlene. My heart goes out to all of her family. Lifting you up in prayer for God’s strength, comfort and peace. Cherish all the memories you made together. My Deepest Sympathy, Joanne McDonald Reeves

  5. Dana says
    August 21, 2023 at 2:48 pm

    I am sorry that you lost your mother. Jenn , you and Chris have been her rock for the last couple of years . God bless

  6. Sue Legree says
    August 21, 2023 at 2:49 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mother Jennifer. You are in our prayers,
    Cousin Sue

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