Bernadette R. Adkins

May 4, 1963 - April 25, 2017

Litchfield-Bernadette Rita Grenier Adkins “Bernie”, passed away peacefully April 25th 2017, with family members by her side, cancer may have been how she died, but it never touched her spirit. Bernie was born in Lewiston, ME, on May 4, 1963. She was one of 9 children, two who passed long ago Jeffrey and George. She was born to the late Earl and Lucille Grenier. She graduated from Lewiston High School and USM, where she earned her college degree. Bernie lived in Maine for many years working in banking and then with Floor Systems, always a dedicated employee. She eventually moved to Texas and married Blane Adkins, endlessly his love and guiding light. They shared a passion for bowling, belonging to both local and travel leagues – loved by their bowling family. Bernie was a dog lover and her faithful companion Levi was by her side through it all. Bernie worked 10 years as a Logistics Manager for Texas Recycling, and was an integral part of their family owned business – she was loved by them, they were so supportive through her journey and she will be greatly missed. Bernie was one of the most courageous women you will have ever known, those who had the privilege to call her family or friend knew her strength – she would want us to carry her light on with bravery in her honor. Bernie is survived by her loving husband, Blane Adkins; his daughters, Ilse Brianna Adkins, husband Chris Doyle, grand-children Taya and Ryan; Anastasia Adkins, Lyssa Wyman and her siblings Helene St. Hilaire who generously raised her, Jeanne Grenier Gibson; husband Mike Gibson, Marc Grenier; wife Terry Grenier, Louis Grenier; wife Lynn Grenier, Rock Grenier; wife Linette Grenier, Annie Grenier Wright; husband Ray Wright. She had 10 nieces/nephews; Dennis St. Hilaire, Earl St. Hilaire, Lu Ann Frenette, Jameson Moyer, her loved godchild, Erika Grenier Dufour, Teneitra Grenier, Craig Grenier, Eric Grenier, Tiffany Grenier Bocchino and Brooke Grenier, who predeceased her, as well as 17 great nieces/nephews. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com NOTICE Adkins-Died in Litchfield April 25, 2017. Bernadette Rita (Grenier) age 53. Funeral services celebrating Bernie’s life will be held on Saturday May 20th at 11:00AM in the funeral home. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to Denise Morin, Oncology Mobile Massage Therapist, 5 Meader St, Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday May 19th from 2-4 & 6-8PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4023.