Bernard F. Carrier

Carrier, Bernard F., 74, died April 30, 2007 at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Interment will be held at St. mary’s Cemetery at a later date.
    Presque Isle – Bernard F. Carrier, 74, of Presque Isle, died peacefully while surrounded by family at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, April 30, 2007. Bernard was born on August 26, 1932, the devoted son of Peter and Winnifred Carrier of Chapman.  
    He graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1950 and enlisted in the United States Army, whereby he traveled and lived in various states. Upon returning to Maine, Bernard was employed as a dispatcher for Trombley Redi-Mix, and later continued in that position for Dragon Products. A life-long outdoor enthusiast, Bernard enjoyed hunting and fishing; monitoring the weather; and sitting outside during the warm summer months. He was an outstanding mechanic and carpenter, not afraid to tackle the tough jobs. He could easily tackle the most simple home projects or car repairs, and then competently rebuild his home furnace. Bernard was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Family and friends will remember his sense of humor; kindness towards others; love of coffee; and inability to pass by any type of sweet treat without sampling.
    He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Carrier; his four children: Michael Carrier, Debbie Higgins of Windham, Maine and her husband Mark,
Judy Martin of Boonsboro, Maryland and her husband David, and Tracy Carrier of Portland, Maine; his brother, Sidney Carrier of Hanahan, South Carolina; and six grandchildren.
    Visiting hours were held from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Thursday at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00AM.  Interment will be at St Mary’s Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of his wife to the Maine Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, Maine 04101-2406.  Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.