It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Bernier (Ansonia, Connecticut), born in Berlin, New Hampshire, who passed away on November 19, 2022, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Edward Bernier; her parents, Eli Frechette and Margory Page Frechette; her grandson Shane W. Poeta; and her siblings, Albert, Robert, Donald Frechette, Eleanor Belanger and Barbara Turner.

She is survived by : her children, Brian Bernier (Annie) of Ansonia, Sharon Bernier of Tallahassee, FL and Gail Mattutini (Thomas Sr.) of Derby; her grandchildren, Ryan Poeta (Kimberly) of Shelton, Brian T. Bernier (Erica) of Bridgeport and Michelle Viebranz (Paul) of Ansonia; her great grandchildren, Leighton, Landon Poeta, Lorien and Elanor Viebranz; her stepgrandchildren, Thomas Mattutini (Chris), Wayne Mattutini (Tammy), Debbie Hennessy (John) and Missy Calvert (Eddie); and also Joan Lynders of Ansonia. She is also survived by eight step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be made to the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby, CT 06418.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home