FT. MYERS BEACH, FL/DUDLEY, MA - Lucille E. (Bernier) Wright died suddenly at the age of 75 on July 31st.
Born on May 15, 1945, to Dorothy A. (Labonte) and Ernest W. Bernier. She was predeceased by her younger sister, Denise R. Bernier. Lucille attended St. Anne's School and Bartlett High School, both in Webster, MA, before following her dream of becoming a hairdresser and owning her own business. She attended Leo's School of Hair Design in Worcester, MA.
In 1968, "Lucille's Hair Design Salon" opened at 4 Mechanic St., in Webster, MA. She moved the shop in 1972 to her home in Dudley where she worked until she retired.
Lucille was extremely creative but, when she decided in the late 60s to have her brand new Mustang convertible painted orange, her friends thought she was crazy! She loved that car and called it "the Pumpkin". She made gorgeous floral arrangements and really good walnut fudge.
Lucille was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, in service to the community.
Lucille became a "snow bird" after purchasing a house in Fort Myers Beach, FL years ago.
In April of this year, Lucille sold her home of nearly 50 years, in Dudley, MA and started the transition of becoming a "Full-Time Floridian".
Sadly, Lucille lost her partner of 30 years, John "Jack" Charlsen on May 6th after a valiant battle with cancer.
Lucille loved the sun and always had a beautiful tan. Whether she was in Aruba, St. Martin or just lying on a chaise on her backyard deck. She loved the warmth.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin M. Bernier of Provincetown, MA; sister-in-law, Diane K. Wright of Worcester, MA; her devoted friends, Paula and Conrad Allen, and Lisa Lavoie all of Dudley, Cynthia and Buddy Walker of Fort Myers, FL; "great-grandchildren" Skylar and Colton Garabedian, and the entire "High Street" family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
A memorial Mass for Lucille and Jack will be held Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street, Webster, MA. Local arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster, MA 01570.