Mary Sandra "Sandy" Bernard, 71, of Allenstown, formerly of Manchester, died September 7, 2013 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Manchester on October 21, 1941, the daughter of Joseph A. and Eileen (Doherty) Charrette. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from St. Joseph High School for Girls.
Prior to retirement, she had been employed by Hannaford Supermarket for many years. Previously, she had worked for Jewell Electronics and Velcro USA.
Sandy loved animals, shopping and spending time with her friends. She will be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who cherished the time she spent with family.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert T. Bernard Sr. in 1997, her son Robert T. Bernard Jr. in 2010, and her granddaughter Brandi Bernard in 2005.
Family members include two daughters, Marlene Bernard and her fiance Eric Isenburg of Manchester; Debra Bernard of Hooksett; her grandchildren, Thomas and Nicole Pinzok, Erin Bernard, Eric Bernard, and Robert T. Bernard III; great-grandchildren, Joey, JJ, and Kara; her brothers, Richard Charrette and wife Julia of Allenstown, Kenneth Charrette and wife Susan of Manchester; many nephews, nieces and cousins.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Sacred Heart Church, Main St, Manchester. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110.