SOMERSET – Doris L. Bernardo, age 81, passed away peacefully at Somerset Ridge Center on April 19, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Bernardo. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Loretta (Emond) Mathieu. Doris graduated from Jesus Mary Academy in 1958. She worked as a former bookkeeper for F.L. Collins Construction and Cutler Construction. She was an avid sports fan and loved to travel. She was a Floridian snowbird and was active with the choir and bocce league. She was also very active as a coach in the girls Somerset Softball Little League. Doris had a very bubbly attitude and was always the life of the party.
Along with her husband, Doris is survived by her daughters Susan Langlais (husband Peter) of Lakeville and Diane Cavic (husband Michael) of Berkley; siblings Pauline Dayian and Joseph Mathieu; grandchildren James, David and Jack Langlais and Christopher, Andrea and Nicholas Cavic; step-grandchildren Michael, Katie and Kirsten Cavic. She was predeceased by her brother Roland Mathieu.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, April 26th at 10 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fall River. Her calling hours are on Sunday, April 25th from 2-4 P.M at Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. We ask for your patience as you may need to wait to come in to pay your respects. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.