Michael J. Bernard

SPENCER; Michael J. Bernard, 67, of 46 Woodside Rd. died, Friday, August 17 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Barbara L. (Lapierre) Bernard, two sons; Jeffrey M. Bernard and his wife Melissa of Charlton, Brandon J. Bernard of Spencer, three brothers; Leonard L. Bernard and his wife Mary of Southbridge, William C. Bernard of Spencer, Conrad D. Bernard of Jefferson, a sister, Kathleen Beford and her husband Peter of Spencer, a grandson, Bryce J. Bernard and several nieces and nephews.

Born in Spencer, he was the son of Conrad A. & Terese M. (Small) Bernard.

Mr. Bernard was a graduate of David Prouty High School in Spencer. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army National Guard. He was a wire drawer for over 40 years working for several different companies, lastly, Stafford Specialties in Worcester, retiring in 2006.

He served 20 years as a volunteer fire fighter on the Spencer Fire Department. He was an amateur photographer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and tending to his garden.

A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, August 22 at 10 A.M. in the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will precede the service from 9-10 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Spencer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Spencer, MA, 01562.