AUBURN – Barbara J. (Bergner) Piechocki, 82, formerly of Webster, died quietly in her sleep at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. Her husband of 38 years, Richard M. Piechocki, passed away in 2000.
She leaves 4 children, Katherine Browning and her husband Robert Browning III with whom she lived, Theresa Mailloux and her husband Joseph Mailloux, Jr., Maryjane Moran and her husband Steven, and Michael Piechocki and his wife Jean; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Piechocki, Joseph Piechocki and his wife Michelle, Nathan Piechocki, Robert Piechocki, Jr., Jacob Mailloux and his fiancée Madison Fancher, Zachary Mailloux and his wife Alexandra, Evan Moran, Caitlin Moran, Garrett Moran, and Isabella Hingley and her husband Hunter; 5 great-grandchildren, Jaelynn, Willow, Archer, Warren and Marcelene; a sister, Suzanne Broga and her husband Douglas; a brother, Henry Bergner, Jr. and his wife Barbara; a brother-in-law, Richard Tremblay; a sister-in-law, Reverend Sister Pauline Piechocki; 3 nephews, Raymond and his wife Katiana, James and his wife Shari, and Steven and his wife Kellie; 3 nieces, Rose, Betsy and Donna; and many cousins and friends. She was predeceased by 2 sons, Joseph Piechocki in 1975 and Robert Piechocki, Sr. in 2013, and by her sister Janice Tremblay in 2022.
She was born on July 11, 1942 in Webster, a daughter of Henry W. and Veronica D. (McAvoy) Bergner and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1960. She was a former member of Beta Epsilon Sorority. She was raised in Webster and Dudley.
Mrs. Piechocki was a customer service representative at the former Cranston Print Works Company in Webster for 28 years before retiring in 2000. The highlight of her career there was the 4 years she spent on the Quality Council as the first female and non-union member, an appointment of which she was quite proud.
Barbara was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica. She was an avid reader and was never seen without a book in hand. She loved and took pride in her gardens. She enjoyed photography and had thousands of photos to prove it.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her tremendously.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 11:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster (please meet at the church). Burial in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Donations in her memory may be made to Saint Joseph School Fund, 47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster.