DUDLEY – Bernice R. (Mikolajczak) Drescher, 88, formerly of 407 Dresser Hill Road, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Christopher House of Worcester where she had resided since November, 2005.
Bernice was born in Dudley on December 6, 1919, daughter of Stanislaus and Bridget (Rybacki) Mikolajczak. She attended school in Dudley. She was employed at Cranston Print Works Company in Webster, retiring in 1981 after 25 years of employment.
Bernice and Otto Drescher were married on September 29, 1937, and resided on Dresser Hill Road for the majority of their lives. Their love of travel and mutual curiosity took them on excursions all over the world. Their devotion to one another was evident as they celebrated 67 years of marriage prior to Otto’s death on November 22, 2004.
She is survived by two children, Allen J. Drescher of Boston and Janice M. Wirth and her husband Michael C. of Sheboygan, WI; five grandchildren, Michael E. Wirth and his wife Ruth of Sheboygan Falls, WI , Sandra Brill and her husband Michael of Oostburg, WI, Allison Hyde Drescher and Theodore Otto Drescher, both of Boston, and Abigail Wahl Meyer and her husband JB of Port Washington, NY; ten great grandchildren, Noelle, Kevin, Brooke, Jonathan and Samantha Wirth, Erin, Shannon and Nicole Brill, and Lucas and George Finn Meyer; four siblings, Thomas Mikolajczak and his wife Frances of Dudley; Loretta Kwasniewski and her husband Joseph, Mary Levitre and Joseph Mikolajczak, all of Webster; many caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Adolph, John and Nicholas Mikolajczak.
Bernice was proudly dedicated to her family. She was constructively involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. In her outgoing and vivacious nature, she loved the company of others and was loved by them in turn. She maintained close ties with her siblings whose loyal and caring support was extraordinary. Bernice was proud of her Polish heritage; this was often evident in her culinary efforts.
Bernice was a long time and faithful member of the First Congregational Church of Dudley, United Church of Christ, and its Ladies Benevolent Society. The family wishes to thank the staff at Christopher House for the compassionate care she received during her stay, and Pastor John White of the First Congregational Church for his faithful and attentive support.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, February 14, in the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 15, at ll:00 AM in the First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road. Burial will follow in Corbin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bernice Drescher Fund, c/o the Ladies Benevolent Society, First Congregational Church, 135 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571.