Untitled-120x150Bernice B. Wickwire, 82, of Worcester, died on Monday, January 4th in St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.

Bernice was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Harry and Doris (Bancroft) Wickwire and is survived by a brother, Otis E. Wickwire of Worcester and several cousins. She is also predeceased by a brother, Grovner Wickwire.

Bernice is a graduate of the former Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for 26 years with the Visiting Nurses Association. She was a member of Hadwen Park Congregational Church and the Worcester Grange where she was a member for over 60 years. Bernice enjoyed vacationing in the summertime on Cape Cod.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 11:00 AM in Hadwen Park Congregational Church, 6 Clover St. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 6th from 4 to 7 PM in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to Hadwen Park Congregational Church Building Fund, 6 Clover St., Worcester, MA 01603 or Abby’s House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609.

For directions and an online guestbook please visit www.Royfuneral.com