ELLENBURG CENTER – Bernadette M. Peets, 87, of Glenns Way, passed away, March 9, 2021.

She was born in Malone on October 10, 1933 the daughter of Earl and Jennie (Bobbie) Tourville.

Bernadette married Lester Peets on June 21, 1952 at St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg.

She worked for several years as a clerk at Pearls Department Store in Ellenburg Depot and Chateaugay. Bernadette also cooked and served numerous meals at the Ellenburg Inn Restaurant for many years. She always enjoyed visiting and sharing stories with her regulars and strangers alike. Bernadette was also an avid reader.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Lester Peets of Ellenburg; son, Roger (Carol) Peets of Ellenburg Center; daughter, Sheila (Floyd) Walker of Churubusco; brother, Russell Tourville of Riverside, CA; grandchildren, Christopher (Christine) Peets, Hilary (Chad) Keating, Tara (Anthony) Schiraldi, Corey and (Kristie) Morrison, Brennan (Jessica) Willcox, and Tyler (Andrea) Willcox; and five great-grandchildren.

Bernadette was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Carmel King and Elaine Harris.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Guile and her staff as well as the doctors and nurses in the ICU at the CVPH Medical Center for the extraordinary care given to Bernadette.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 17 ^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Ellenburg Center Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.rabideaufuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Rabideau Funeral Home, 5614 Route 11, Ellenburg.