Almena E. Bernier, 89

FRANKLIN — Almena "Meana" Elizabeth (LeClair) Bernier, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Oct. 31, 2026.

She was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Franklin. She attended Franklin schools, graduating with the class of 1955. She was employed by New England Telephone and in the office of J.P. Stevens & Co., both in Franklin. She retired in 1993, after 30 years in the administration office of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in Concord.

She leaves her beloved husband of 54 years, Claude, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. They especially enjoyed traveling together and spending time with family and friends.

Almena was very blessed to enjoy many happy and fulfilling years in retirement. She especially loved homemaking and gardening, finding joy in caring for her home and spending time doing the things she loved. One of her greatest joys was watching her granddaughters grow up and being able to share so many special moments throughout their childhood. She cherished attending their school events, especially their basketball games and other sporting events. Outside of family, Almena was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

Almena is survived by two children, her son David M. Roy and wife Louise of Conway, and daughter Leisha A. Havey and husband Thomas of Franklin; three granddaughters, Jennifer Hart and husband Ryan of Tilton, Nicole Havey of Franklin and Michelle Goddard and husband Jonathan of Harvard, Massachusetts; five great-granddaughters, Claire Hart, Molly Hart, Grace Bruckshaw, Vivian Goddard and Sophie Goddard.

Almena was predeceased by her parents, Earl F. and Susan (Fanning) LeClair, and her brother, Earl F. LeClair Jr.

She was a member of the Roman Catholic faith and a communicant of St. Gabriel Parish in Franklin.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Gabriel's Church, 110 School St., at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and a burial will follow at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Almena's name to the Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03301, or the Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, NH 03235.