Obituary

Whitman – Bernice X. (Goodliss) Olsen 88, a resident of Whitman for over 40 years, died Thursday February 10 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Olsen.

Born and raised in Boston she was the daughter of the late Morris and Celia (Kann) Goodliss.

In her earlier years Bernice has worked as a welder at the Quincy Shipyard, and later for Mr. Boston Liquors. Before her retirement she had been a Nurse's Aide at the Embassy House of Brockton for over 20 years.

She will be remembered for her "spunky" attitude.

She is survived by her loving sons Robert Olsen and his wife Mary-Jean of Pembroke, and Richard Olsen of Whitman, her 3 grandchildren Stephanie Allen and her husband Thomas of Middelboro, Shanna Olsen and Shalynn Olsen both of Pembroke.

Her memorial service will be held Monday February 14 at 8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the service from 7-8 PM.