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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Bernice E. Woliver on Nov. 29, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Woliver (Tiny). Bernice was born on June 23, 1935, in Milford, to the late George and Helen (Sierkierski) Smith.

Bernice leaves behind her sons Richard A. (Andrea) Woliver, Jr., of Clinton, Alan (Jean) Woliver of Ansonia, Robert Woliver of West Haven, and adopted son William (Rose) Byron also of West Haven.

Bernice loved becoming “Mimi” to her four grandchildren, Daniel Woliver, Lindsey (Geno) Arteta, Michael Fox, and Jasellynne (Scott) Morrow, as well as her five great-grandchildren, Geno, Jack, Wyatt, Jett, and Sydney.

She also leaves her brother George “Butch” (Sharon) Smith, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She enjoyed her time at the West Haven and Orange Senior Center, the casino, her first cruise, swimming with the dolphins, and her deals at Savers!

Family and friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven and will proceed directly to Northford Cemetery for interment.