Michael L. “Cricket” Bernier, 57, of Fall River died Friday, December 17, 2010 at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was husband of Irene (Calvo) Bernier.
Born in Fall River, he was son of Constance B. (Fay) Caron of Tiverton and the late Leo Bernier. He was a foreman for Norbut Manufacturing Company for 30 years. An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, Mr. Bernier enjoyed fishing, western movies and hanging with his friends at Benjamins in Tiverton.
Including his wife and mother, survivors include a step-son: Robert Shaw; 2 step-daughters: Kim McBride of Fall River and Kerri McBride of Westport; a brother: Brian Bernier of Fall River; 3 sisters: Patti Carr Pillay of West Greenwich, RI, Chrissy Lamothe of Swansea, MA and Kathy Caron of Tiverton, RI; 4 grandchildren; several aunts and uncles; and 5 nieces. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Potter Funeral Home at 7:30 P.M.
Visitation will be Monday 5 – 7:30 P.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.