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Lionel R. Bernier
June 25, 1931 - September 26, 2019
Lewiston- Lionel R. Bernier age 88 died peacefully at his home on September 26, 2019 after a short illness. He was born in Lewiston on June 25, 1931 the son of Joseph and Laura Bernier. He married the love of his life, Louise Dupuis on May 24, 1952, together they raised three children with love and devotion and were married for 67 years. He was educated in Lewiston schools and worked in many local shoe shops, with a specialty trade of hand sewing, edge trimming and producing high end shoe samples for notable companies. He also worked in carpentry for many years among other trades. He was a member of Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish, and had strong devotion and belief in God. A hard working man, he took great pride in his home and beautifully landscaped property, which he took to meticulous care of. Nothing pleased him more than taking a long walk ion his land through the woods where he could enjoy all of nature and fresh air. He loved watching and feeding birds and took great pleasure in seeing deer and other wildlife that would walk on his back lawn. Lionel also loved his wife’s fine cooking, his John Deere tractor, old country music, westerns and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Louise Bernier, two sons; Donald Bernier and his wife Cookie, Richard Bernier and his wife Jane, four grandchildren; David Bernier and Jennifer, Gregg Bernier, Michelle Poisson and husband Josh and Nicole Bernier, three great grandchildren; Shae Bernier, Quinn Poisson and Cash Poisson, a sister, Yvette Labranche, two brother in laws, Regent Bolduc and Bert Bertrand and a sister in law Therese Bernier. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rita Bernier, his parents and many siblings. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 3rd at 11:00AM at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Lionel’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday morning from 9:00AM until time of service at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, Maine 04240. 784-4023.
Lewiston- Lionel R. Bernier age 88 died peacefully at his home on September 26, 2019 after a short illness. He was born in Lewiston on June 25, 1931 the son of Joseph and Laura Bernier. He married the love of his life, Louise Dupuis on May... View Obituary & Service Information