Bernice Alger

Southbridge: Bernice Lillian Alger 81, also known as “Bernie” passed away peacefully on Monday December 10, 2018 at the Quaboug Rehabilitation and skilled care center in West Brookfield, MA. Bernie was predeceased by her husband Frank Alger, one sister Barbara Belanger, one brother Alan Kovaleski and her aunt Doris Dumas. She will be greatly missed by her sons Paul Alger of Sturbridge, Steven Alger of Sturbridge, one sister Patricia Schellhammer of Fiskdale, two grandsons, Sean Alger of Webster, and Rockee Alger of Worcester, her cousin Nancy Reusch of West Warren, her good friend Pauline Baker of West Brookfield, and many nieces and nephews. Bernie was born and raised in Southbridge MA to her loving parents Irene and Edward Kovaleski. She was a wonderful mother to her children and a great friend.  She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, going to the casino, watching her patriots and she especially loved spending time with her family. Bernie worked at Russell Harrington Cutlery and the American Optical for 30 years. The family would like to thank the staff at Quaboug Skilled Nursing and rehab for loving her and taking great care of her. Burial is private. Belanger-Bullard funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge is directing arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com