Obituary of Vincent Bernard

Surrounded by the love of his wife and children, Vincent Richard Bernard of Fredericton passed away after a brief illness, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born on June 17, 1932, he was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Marie (Richard) Bernard of Ste-Anne-de-Kent, NB. As a young man, Vince moved to Montreal where he married his childhood sweetheart Marie Maillet from Bouctouche, NB. He became a certified Electronic Technician and worked for Northern Electric until 1961, when he brought his growing family to Fredericton, NB and began a career with the provincial Department of Transportation that lasted until his retirement in 1992. During his retirement, Vince developed a passion for woodworking and furniture-making and was an active member of the Johnson Avenue Workshop. Vince will be remembered as a kind-hearted, caring and loving person who was always ready to lend a hand to family, friends and neighbours. With a ready laugh and a twinkle in his eye, he enjoyed the company of his very large extended family. As husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Vince was dedicated and supportive of their endeavours and interests. An avid reader of history, he was a keen promoter of education and learning. Vince was an active member of the Paroisse de Sainte-Anne-des-Pays-Bas and was a member of the Chevaliers de Colomb. In addition to his loving wife of 61 years Marie, Vince is survived by their children Martine Bernard of Rothesay, Marc (Anna) Bernard of Fredericton, Claudette (Pierre) Bernard-La France of Dieppe, and Luc (Monica) Bernard of Fredericton; grandchildren: John (Lisa), Olivia (Peter) and Adrienne McNair; Cst. Stephanie and Dr. Chris Bernard; Julie (Marc-André) and Christine La France; and Ève and Olivier Bernard; great-grandchild John A. McNair. He is further survived by his two sisters Lovina Lauzière of Montreal and Andrea (Joe) Servant of Bouctouche as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his eight brothers: Eugère, Ernest, Émerie, Jean, André, Irois, Blair and Raoul and three sisters: Dora Michaud, Olive Smith and Thérèse Collette. The family will receive extended family and friends at the Sainte-Anne-des-Pays-Bas parish church on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 9:30 - 11:30 AM followed by a memorial mass at 11:30 AM with Father Shawn Daley as celebrant. For those who wish, a remembrance may be made to the Leo Hayes High School “Feed the Lions” food program. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com Après une courte maladie, à l’hôpital Chalmers de Fredericton, le jeudi 19 octobre, 2017, à l’âge de 85 ans, est décédé Vincent Bernard, époux de Marie Maillet. Né à Ste. Anne de Kent, il était fils de feu Joseph Bernard et de feu Marie Richard. Autre que son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil deux filles : Martine de Rothesay et Claudette (Pierre) de Dieppe; deux garçons: Marc (Anna) et Luc (Monica) de Fredericton; deux sœurs: Lovina Lauzière de Montréal et Andréa (feu Joe) Servant de Bouctouche; petits-enfants: John (Lisa), Olivia (Peter) et Adrienne McNair; Cst. Stephanie et Dr. Chris Bernard; Julie (Marc-André) et Christine La France; Ève et Olivier Bernard; et un arrière petit-enfant, John A. McNair ainsi que plusieurs neveux et nièces. Il est précédé dans la tombe par ses huit frères : Eugère, Ernest, Émerie, Jean, André, Irois, Blair et Raoul et trois sœurs : Dora Michaud, Olive Smith et Thérèse Collette. La famille accueillera proches et amis à l’église de la paroisse Sainte-Anne-des-Pays-Bas le mardi 24 octobre, 2017 de 09 :30 à 11 :30; suivit immédiatement par une messe avec le célébrant père Shawn Daley. Ceux et celles désirant offrir un geste de souvenir peuvent le faire au programme d’alimentation « Feed the Lions » de l’école Leo Hayes à Fredericton. Souhaits de condoléances peuvent être transmis au site www.yorkfh.com