Virginia “Ginny” Foote Berniere, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Whitney Center, Hamden. She was the wife of the late North Haven Police Chief Leno T. Berniere. Born in North Haven on July 13, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Lowe Foote. She was predeceased by her sister Barbara Nelson. Ginny was the original receptionist for the Town of North Haven for 33 years until her retirement. Mother of Robin (Salvatore) Barbagallo of Plainville, Roger (Mary Ellen) Bailey of North Haven, Becky Bailey Isom (Rick) of Sarasota, FL, Sheila (Charlie) DeMartino, Nancy (Skip) Raffile of North Haven and Patti (Jim) Gray of Moultonborough, NH. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Sunday evening at 6:00 with the Rev. Scott Morrow officiating. Family and friends may call from 3:00 until the time of the service at 6:00 pm. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489
Ginny was such a gracious lady. She was a wonderful mom and wife. She and mom loved and supported each other throughout the good times and the difficult times. Ginny loved her children and grandchildren. She brought smiles and joy to those who were lucky enough to know her. She will be missed.
Ginny was always a cheerful and helpful person during her time as receptionist for our Town. The days always seem brighter when she answered your call. I will never forget her kindness.
May she rest in peace.
Ginny was a wonderful person. I started working for the Town in 1972, Ginny was the switchboard operator
in the Town Hall. She always recognized my voice when I called my office, and always greet me warmly in
my many visits to there as one passed by her to go to the different offices there.
I was hired under Mac (Leno) Berniere’s tenure as Chief Of Police and recall his retirement as well as Ginnys
years later.
God bless her soul, and know that she touched many lives in her lifetime.
I knew Ginny for many years at Whitney Center Health Center. Sweet lady. Loved her family. Sad to lose her.
Robin, Roger and Becky. Aunt Gina was such a beautiful woman. I remember many weekends in the 60’s where mom would let us spend the weekends with you and your mom. We had so many good times together, dancing and singing. And I loved her mashed potato/hot dog/corn casserole. I will miss her and all the good times we had together.
Robin, Roger and Becky. Aunt Gina was such beautiful woman. I remember back in the 60’s when my mom would drop us off to spend many weekends with you and your mom. We would have many good times together doing things like dancing and singing and eating your mom’s mashed potato/hot dog/corn casserole. I will miss her.
One of the things I most appreciated about my Nana was her childlike enthusiasm for gift giving that always brought a smile to the receiver. I learned from her how to make colorful fabric Christmas wreath ornaments, a craft I still enjoy. I think of her every time I make & share them with others, and each year we hang them on our tree. With love & peace as she now rests in Heaven.
Ginny was a very special lady. Mom & I would
see & talk to her at town hall or at town functions. She will be missed by all. We know the inconsolable loss for the family. But rest assured she is now in heaven.
I worked with Ginny at the Town Hall for many years and was one of her break operators. I never met anyone with such a happy personality. Always had a big smile and made everyone comfortable. She touched many hearts and I was so pleased to call her a friend.