Lillian Werner, 99, of Towle Road, Chester, NH died Wednesday November 14, 2001 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home, Brentwood, NH. She was born in Wallingford, CT on August 30, 1902, a daughter of the late Octave and Mary (Gingras) Bercier. She was a resident of Chester since 1951, formerly living in Wallingford, CT. She was the holder of the Boston Post Cane for many years for being the oldest resident of Chester. She was a member of the Grange for several years. She operated a large dairy farm in Wallingford, CT with her husband for many years until their retirement. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was predeceased by her husband, Gustave F. Werner, in 1987.
She is survived by one son, Robert G. Werner, of Chester, NH, three grandsons, Jim Werner, David Werner, Bobby Werner, two great-grandchildren Tonya and Christopher, and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Saturday November 17, 2001 at 11:00am at the Great Hill Cemetery, Chester. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are handling the arrangements.