WARREN — Bernice “Bunny” Cassidy, 88, died peacefully March 23, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Country Manor in Coopers Mills.

Born in Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 25, 1927, she was the daughter of Frank and Katherine Martin Grinnell. Bunny grew up in Burketteville and graduated from Appleton High School. She later attended and graduated from Gorham State Teachers College.

She began her career in Southern Maine, teaching kindergarten in Windham. For more than 30 years, Bernice taught school in Maine School Administrative District 40. She had a passion for teaching, spending countless hours pouring over homework assignments, grading papers and doing everything in her power to help the students she was entrusted with. She volunteered her time tutoring students who needed extra help, especially in reading, even tutoring her own grandchildren. Over the years she served as head teacher and was particularly proud to have been awarded “Teacher of the Year.” Bernice retired in 1990 after a long and successful career that touched the lives of many students.

In the late 1980s, Bunny married Francis “Cass” Cassidy. Together they enjoyed taking day trips, stopping at flea markets along the way and going out to eat. Bunny was an exceptional dancer and loved going to local dances. She and Cass especially enjoyed a trip to Hawaii.

She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Predeceased by three brothers; three sisters; and a son, Mark Kolmosky; she is survived by her beloved husband, Francis Cassidy of Winslow; her sons, Edward Kolmosky of Owls Head, and Frank Overlock and his wife, Karen, of Waldoboro; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to visit Monday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 150 Broadway in Rockland. A reception will follow at 104 Limerock, adjacent to the funeral home. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Warren.