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Bernice (Frederick) Gendron, 97, wife of the late Lawrence Gendron, both originally of Meriden, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 11. Born on Aug. 31, 1919, in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Maria (Caffrey) Frederick.

Bernice is survived by her son Dr. Gary Gendron (Florida); and daughters Lauren Brazicki (Old Saybrook) and Michelle Kane (Madison). She was predeceased by daughter Denise Gendron. She also leaves behind six precious grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her brothers Edward and Burton; and two sisters, Helen and Arlene.

Bernice proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII and enjoyed being a mom of four and homemaker. She resided at The Hearth at Tuxis Pond in Madison for fourteen years.

Bernice was not only sweet and gentle but possessed a great sense of humor. She lit up a room with her beautiful, infectious smile and spoke loving, generous words of encouragement wherever she went.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at the State of Connecticut Veteran’s Cemetery, 317 Bow Ln., Middletown, where military honors will be accorded for both Bernice and Lawrence. In light of the fact that some of Lawrence’s unique WWII military items are stored/displayed at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Marine Heritage Foundation at www.marineheritage.org/makedonation.html. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.