Bernadette J. Cayer, 103, died Thursday, January 17 , 2013 of natural causes at Our Lady’s Haven. Born in New Bedford on Oct 10, 1909 of Louis and Ezilda (Desjardins) Cayer, she was the youngest of nine children. Miss Cayer attended St. Hyacinth School and was a graduate of Holy Family High School.
Following her graduation, Miss Cayer was employed by Ricard Coal in New Bedford. From 1966 until her retirement, she was employed by the New Bedford Public Library.
For most of her life she resided with her beloved sister Gabrielle Cayer, cook and housekeeper to Msgr. Armand Levasseur of St. Anne’s Parish.
Five nieces and nephews and three additional generations of great nieces and nephews survive her.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at Our Lady’s Chapel of Our Lady’s Haven, Fairhaven. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Our Lady’s Haven, 71 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.