Bernice M. Hall
May 5, 1923 ~ May 28, 2020
Bernice M. Hall, 97, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home in Peabody. She was the wife of the late Ross W. Hall.
Born in Seal Cove on Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, Canada on May 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Bagley. She was raised and educated in New Brunswick and immigrated to the United States in 1945. She was a Peabody resident for many years.
Bernice was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danvers. She was active at the Peabody Senior Center where she enjoyed making keepsake pillows for veterans and their families as well as photo albums for nursing home residents.
A devout Christian, she was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother.
She leaves her children, Rosslyn Lannutti-Olivero and her husband Robert of Tewksbury and Arthur Hall of Danvers, her grandchildren, Anthony, Tonia, Michael, Jazmine, MacKenzie, and Michelle, her great-grandchildren, Ross, Annabelle, and Michael, and her siblings, Sheila, Nat, Gwen, Marsha, and Mert.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, James Lannutti, and her siblings, Bea, Eunice, Puzzy, Frank, Belle, and Nina.
Graveside services are private. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1 Water St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To leave a message of sympathy and for updated service information, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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Bernice M Hall a cousin regrettably unmet; but sending my condolences to the vast Flagg family.
May she live in God’s glory forever.
Gail Landry
No one can fill her shoes! Who modeled Christ’s living better than Bernice? What a treasure! Someone who strived to live to please her God. Loved her & will miss her. Heaven is rejoicing.
I have fond memories of Bernice when I was a student at Gordon College. I loved to visit them when I was lonely and missing Seal Cove, Grand Manan, NB. She and Ross made me feel so much at home and it didn’t hurt she was a good cook. I loved “my home away from home” and her quick wit and the way she threw her head back in a delightful laugh.
Once my wife and I were headed for a wedding when our car over-headed on Rt 128 about a mile from their home. I instinctively knew they would know what to do: Ross repaired the car and Bernice made dinner. While we enjoyed her corned beef and cabbage, she said, “This is a lot more fun than a stuffy wedding!” We whole heartily agreed.
I also remember the delightful Bagley family picnics on King St and anticipate a wonderful reunion with Bernice and those who have gone to Heaven ahead of her. What a day of glad rejoicing that will be and can almost hear her say, “Isn’t this a hoot!” Warm wishes and supportive prayers for the family and extended families.
To Roz, Arthur, Anthony, Tonia, and all the family.
We loved Aunt Nece. It was always an occasion when she came for a visit. The whole room was filled with laughter. The stories came thick and fast. She and my mother were so close. When I was a baby, she visited and I could not tell which one was my mother. I would look at her and stick out my hands, then look back at Mum and stick out my hands again. When we were older, she would arrive with recipes for us. Even the last time she visited, she gave me a recipe. We had a pot luck lunch at Angie and Marilyn’s rental and told stories and laughed. She spread joy wherever she went. Everyone who met her loved her. She offered to visit with a challenged adult to allow her parents some free time. She would see a person sitting alone and start a conversation with them because they looked lonely. The world will be a sadder place without her. I can hear Uncle Ross as he greets her, “I’m glad you’re finally here. Why didn’t you bring my tractor?”
She was always “Mrs. Hall” to me.
She was among the kindest people on this earth.
She extended true Christian love to all around her.
An example for me.
But if anyone deserved to see a sterner side, it should have been me.
But it never lasted.
I will always remember her kind smile and unique quiet laugh that
always gave away the true beauty of her soul.
Steve Greenland
Rosslyn and Arthur, I’m so sad and sorry to hear the passing of ur Mom .Your parents were beautiful people . And I’ve always missed the farm days on Yankee Division Highway . I saw ur Mom when you moved to West Peabody and she was still the same beautiful person she was when we became friends I always loved listening to ur Mom and her accent. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless all of you at this difficult time Miss you guys And I will look forward to seeing you at her memorial service. Give her a hug for me Love You guys Annmarie ( Perry) Twiss
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Bernice was such a sweet lady ! I ran into Bernice when I started driving for Project Mobility in Peabody to bring her into the center. We had many great conversations because she was actually a great friend of my parents starting back in the 50’s (Bernice & Ross ). She will be greatly missed…. Al Bovio Rest in Peace !
Artie and Rosslyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Roz. You were blessed with a mother who truly loved her family, enjoyed life and had a wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember going “manning” with her and Brenda, what fun we had! Her wonderful legacy will live on through you and your children. Hugs to you all!