We were saddened to say goodbye to our Mom/Grammy/G.G. on September 21, 2023. Bernice Standish lived a long life of 96 years, even though she always said she was 39. She has now joined many of her loved ones that have gone before her including her parents, husband, sister Carol and other family members and friends.

Bernice was born in North Troy, VT. on July 23, 1927 to Bernard and Mae (Judd) Dodge. She had many foster brothers and sisters that she grew up with and loved. Bernice and her "siblings" were raised on a farm where she became an avid gardener. Her father Bernard played drums in a band, and Bernice danced many evenings a week. Dancing was certainly a passion of hers.

She graduated from North Troy High School in 1945 and began working as a secretary at Weyerhaeuser Company. She remained with the company for many years.

While at a dance in Canada, Bernice met her future husband, Malcolm Standish. They married on January 16, 1959 and raised two children. She is survived by her children and their spouses: daughter Cindy Laramee and husband Robert, son Steven Standish and wife Lois; her grandchildren: Anthony Standish and wife Sarah, Nathan Standish and wife Heather, Curtis Laramee and wife Heidi, Chad Laramee and wife Samantha, and Amanda Blake and

husband Tyler; her great-grandchildren: Levi, Dawson, Carter, Paizley, Acer, Easton, Josie, Emma, Rayna, Korbin and bonus great-grandchildren Payton, Payzlee, and Preston.

During her lifetime, Bernice had several other jobs including waitressing, bartending, babysitting, and she also volunteered at the Senior Center in North Troy. She was a hard worker and enjoyed being in the company of others. She loved dancing, gardening, reading, cooking, eating sweet treats, and having a cold beverage. She especially enjoyed "naughty" jokes. Her little dog Allie was one of her best pals. She always loved animals and had many pets throughout her years.

The last five months of her life were spent at the Greensboro Nursing Home. The staff was outstanding, and provided excellent care. They enjoyed her sense of humor and called her a "Spit Fire." If you would like to make a donation in her memory to the activity department at the nursing home, the address is:

Greensboro Nursing Home

47 Maggie's Pond Rd.

Greensboro, VT 05841