Bernadette Massey

WATERVILLE – Bernadette (Champine) Massey passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2022 at Mount St Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. At the age of 95 years old, she was ready and waiting to meet her lord and savior, with prayer beads in hand.

She was born and raised in Fairfield, the daughter of Archie and Marie Champine. She graduated from Lawrence High School and then attended a one year bookkeeping program at Thomas College. She worked in this profession at the Lockwood Dutchess until 1949, at which time she married her husband John “Steve” Massey. Bernadette became a housewife and mother, as well as part-time booker, supporting her husband’s business ventures, including the Silver Dollar and Steve’s Restaurant.

She was a devout Catholic, and her faith became her lifelong support. Her family members were always in her prayers, and her grandchildren always appreciated the fact that whatever their endeavors, Grammy’s prayers were with them. She will also be remembered for her dry wit and sense of humor, her love of dogs, and her strong will and independent spirit.

Bernadette is lovingly remembered by her son, Scott Massey and wife Brigitte; grandsons John Massey (Katie Woodworth) and Matthew Walters, granddaughters Katy DeBlois (Nick), Lauren McCabe (John), Aimee Massey and Christina Massey; great-grandchildren Oliver, Madeleine, Jack and Daxton; sister, Anita Mathieu; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by husband, John “Steve” Massey; son, Stephen Massey, daughter, Sandra Walters; twin sister, Jeanette Duguay, sister, Estelle Maillet and brother, Carl Champine; as well as her parents.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Mount St Joseph, and Maine General Homecare and Hospice for their kindness and care these last few months.

There will be no visiting hours. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday March 5 at 9 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church.