Irene Berno Cornwall- Irene May Berno, 80, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her home in Cornwall surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born January 2, 1929 in Northfield, the daughter of Frederick and Fern (Spooner) Roux. She grew up in Northfield and during her school years she won awards for her writing. She married Wendell G. Berno on October 17, 1949. They lived in Northfield and Waterbury before moving to Cornwall in 1964. Together they raised seven children. Following their retirement, they traveled to visit friends and family in Arizona. Irene loved many different arts and crafts especially painting, needlepoint, and making dollhouses. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children; Lawrence of Ripton, Sandi of Cornwall, Paul of Middlebury, Vaughn and his wife Marie of Cornwall, Laura of Middlebury, David and his wife Dawn of Cornwall and Kevin and his wife Carla of Cornwall. Ten grandchildren; Jason Terk, Sarah Marcelle, Marci Terk, Casey Terk, Michelle Clark, Tyler, Robyn, Adam, Brittany and Joshua Berno. Four great-grandchildren; Sadie and Kenny Marcelle and Kobe and Shae Terk. She is also survived by four brothers; Francis, Eugene, Andrew and Roger Roux and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Wendell, a brother, Robert and a grandson, Matthew. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at St. Marys Catholic Church, Middlebury with Rev. Brian ODonnell as celebrant. Interment will be immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery in Cornwall. There will be no public calling hours. Irenes family offers sincerest thanks to Dr. Brad Armstrong and Addison County Home Health & Hospice for their loving care and support during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com