Bernard Touesnard
1947-2020
It’s with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of Bernie Touesnard of Riverview who passed away
at The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Annapolis
Royal, NS, he was the son of the late Ernest and Eleanor (Profit)
Touesnard. Bernie spent his entire working career with the federal
government in the department of agriculture. He was a man that loved
to give his time and energy to the countless organization, charities
and people in need. Most notably, he approached each day with an
incredible strength and positive attitude.
Lion Bernie was a devoted member of the Riverview Lions Club
and would have celebrated 40 years of dedication in service with Lions
Clubs International. In appreciation for his service, Lion
Bernie was awarded a Life Membership with Lions International, a
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, a Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship
Award and various Presidents Appreciation
Awards. He was a very active member of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus
where he served in many leadership positions in both the 3rd
degree and 4th degree. He was a Past Grand Knight of Council 9270 at
Immaculate Heart of Mary and Past Faithful Navigator of the Msgr Roy
M. MacDonald Assembly of the 4th degree in Moncton. Bernie
also served as the President of the local MS Society Chapter and in
several capacities for many local organizations including the
Riverview Boys and Girls Club, Wheels On Wheels, Riverview
Disability Committee, Riverview Arts Society, Riverview Crime
Prevention Committee and youth sports. In 2015, he was
awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. Bernie, along
with his wife Merna, were avid fans and supporters of the Moncton
Wildcats organization. They took in billets and he proudly worked the
clock at all their home games for several years.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Merna, son, Todd
(Nikki) of San Francisco, grandchildren; Beatrice (Bea) and Weston as
well as his many friends and his community of Riverview. Due to the
current Covid -19 crisis, visitation and a funeral mass celebrating
his life and accomplishments will be held at a later date. The
arrangements are entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd. Riverview (869-2007). Donations to
the local MS Society, Riverview Boy’s and Girls Club or the Moncton
SPCA would be appreciated by his
family. Online condolences and a complete obituary can be viewed
at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernard Touesnard 19472020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Don & Bernadette Doiron.
So very sorry to hear of Bernies passing. He was so kind and charitable.There should be more people like him. It always made me smile to see him driving around in the Alexs car, Alex would have been so pleased as well. He thought so much of him.. He certainly will be missed. Condolences to the family. Sincerely , Marlene Stuart.