Bernard Joseph « Barney » Bernatchez
1952-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bernard
Joseph « Barney » Bernatchez announces his passing,
which occurred on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Born on April 26, 1952, in Baie-Comeau, QU, he was a son of
the late Ernest and Rosanna (Larocque)
Bernatchez.
Barney graduated from Millidgeville North in 1973. He
went on to work for Irving Paper for 35 years, from which he retired
at 55. He lived on Bradley Lake Road for over half of his life. He
loved to go camping and taking long rides on his Harley. He could
often be found tanning at Tucker Park. Barney was a selfless man, a
giver not a taker, and his family always came first. He was a
wonderful grandfather to his
grandchildren.
Barney is survived by his spouse, Diane (Rioux)
Bernatchez; daughter Julie Gilbert (Christopher); brother Guy
Bernatchez; sister Bernadette Crowley; grandchildren Marissa, Isaac,
and Taylor Gilbert, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Aside from his parents, he is predeceased by his son,
Mark Bernatchez; brothers Roland and Claude Bernatchez; and sister
Claudine Bernatchez.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to
the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Robin
Williams, and Dr. Chris O’Brien for their care of Barney
during his time at the hospital.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). With
visitation on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral
service will be held from the Brenan’s Chapel on Friday, May
25, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Donations may be made to Outflow Ministries.
Online Condolences may be made at www.Brenansfh.com
www.brenansfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Bernard Joseph Barney Bernatchez 19522018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
