Bernier, Herman, 79, Limestone and Caribou, at Caswell, April 15, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
LIMESTONE and CARIBOU – Herman Bernier, 79, passed away Thursday April 15, 2010, at his residence. He was born July 29, 1930, in Caswell, the son of Francis and Virginia (Curless) Bernier.
Herman grew up in Caswell and attended local schools. He married Prudence Peterson on September 14, 1961, and had 48 happy years of marriage together. In the early years Herman worked for small contractors and then went onto Bridge Construction. From 1966 until 1991 he worked as a civilian for the Air Force in the motor pool. Herman was a communicant of St. Louis Catholic Church in Limestone and a Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Herman also enjoyed watching harness racing.
He is survived by his wife Prudence of Caribou, a son Frederick Bernier of South Portland, a sister Lucille Bell of Limestone, five brothers: Simon Bernier and his girlfriend Beatrice Spinney of Limestone, Mitchell Bernier and his wife Gaetane of Limestone, Vince Bernier and his wife Kathy of Fort Fairfield and Pompano Beach, FL, Stewart Bernier and his wife Rowena of Weatogue, CT,
a sister-in-law Jean Bernier of Limestone, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters: Linda Cross, and Geraldine Bricknell; and a brother James Bernier.
Friends called 4-6 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie officiating. Following the service a luncheon was held in the reception area at the funeral home. Interment took place at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery following the reception. Those who wish may make donations in Herman’s memory to the Robert Frost Library, 42 Main St,. Limestone, ME 04750 or to County Dialysis, 21 North St., Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements in care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.lancastermorgan.com
