Bernice M. (Rondeau) Auger, 81, of Leicester, formerly of Lakeside Dr., Shrewsbury, died Wednesday, April 30th at home surrounded by her family. Her husband Frederick M. Auger predeceased her in 1976. She leaves a daughter Deborah Whitten in North Carolina; a sister, Nina Baillargen in CT; two granddaughters, Mandie Neal and her husband Dean, with whom she lived and Stacie Gentile in MS; three great-grandchildren, Emily, David and Kaitlyn; nephews and nieces. Three sisters, Barbara Page, Margaret Piktelis and Geraldine Rondeau and a brother, Gerald Rondeau, predeceased her.

   She was born in Worcester daughter of Joseph and Anna Mae (Townsend) Rondeau. Mrs. Auger worked at Shrewsbury Nursing Home for over 17 years. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bernie "Mo" enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

   A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 AM in Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. A calling hour will be held from 9 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.