Nicole J. Bernier, age 32, passed away on Oct. 6, 2023. She was born in Holyoke on Nov. 23, 1990 and was a lifelong resident of Chicopee. Nicole was an old soul with a beautiful heart. She loved music, loved to read, sing, write poetry and adored animals of all shapes and sizes. She is survived by her mother Kathleen (Muldoon) and her husband William Goldrick, III, her father Michael Bernier, her step-sister Kasandra Bewsee, her husband Anthony and her sweet new kitten Junebugs, all of Chicopee. Nicole will be sadly missed by all who loved her, especially her best friends, Lauren Meizo, Christopher Whelihan and Mariah Dery. She was predeceased by her grandfather Leon Bernier, her grandmother Jeanne Muldoon and her very special dachshund Sammy. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to T.J. O'Connor Animal Hospital or The Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.