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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Bertrand
Brian McMasters
January 8, 2009
It’s January, the middle of the ski season and I begin to realize that I will never ride a chairlift or ski a cruiser with my friend Dick. I will never experience the burn in my quadriceps trying to keep up with him either. I will cherish the memories of skiing the slopes of New Hampshire with Dick, Matt and my three sons, the calls on the radios to find our boys, the pictures emailed to me to remind me of happier days on the slopes, and your optimistic signature “Think Snow” at the end of every email. Rest in peace Skiman. I’m sure God has provided you with some of the best cruising trails to ski.
“Think Snow”
August 4, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Dickie's passing. I worked with for several years at the Barnes Building and I have nothing but great memories. He will be sorely missed. I wish you all the best in your healing. I wanted to let you know that Dickie, along with his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby “The Puck”
The Big Guy
August 1, 2008
Dickie,
You haven't really left us, you're in our hearts and minds everyday.
You NEEECCCCCCKKKKKKKKK!
Shawn Kreckie
July 13, 2008
To the Bertrand family - I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll remember Mr. Bertrand for taking his night time walk around the neighborhood, and at one point of his walk, walking down the street of McAndrew Rd., where I lived, hearing "hi how are ya" or "hows it going", and just being happy that there really are some friendly neighbors left in this day and age. I also had my first kiss (not with Erin, but Erins friend back when I was in 7th grade) in the Bertrands tree house in their front/side yard. My condolences, and prayers go out to the Bertrands in this time of pain and grievance. God Bless You All.
Chuck & Susan Sanders
July 12, 2008
To Liz and family,
You are in our hearts and in our thoughts. We will miss Dickies smiling face and wonderful sense of humor. The fun pool parties where your neighbors, his skiing friends, and his corvette friends and his "Toons and Tays" friends all had a great time together, because of him. We are priviledged to have known him. We hope that somewhere there is lots of snow and an early winter for " The Skiman".
Cindy Norian
July 12, 2008
I tremendously enjoyed working with Dick. He always made you laugh and provided great lunches for us. He was always there to help when you needed it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Diane Peters
July 11, 2008
Liz, Matt, Michelle, & Erin,
Dick was not just our neighbor, he was a dear friend. We spent many good times with Dick either at your home or ours, family parties & summer time get togethers. Always smiling with good conversation, and his most gracious hospitality. Always willing to help, even snowblowing our driveway when we would have large snowstorms with mounds of snow. We miss him and will always think warm thoughts, picturing him working around the yard and coming over to chat for awhile. Life on St Lawrence St, will certainly be different without Dick. Our hearts and prayers are with you always & 4-ever.
Love, Jack, Diane, & Bobby
Keith Washington
July 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick was one of the most generous and wonderful souls that I ever met and had the opportunity to work with.
Lavina DeGennaro
July 11, 2008
Liz, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dick's sudden passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Rosanne Cleary
July 11, 2008
Dear Liz, Michelle, Erin and Matt,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are saddened by the loss of such a great person as Dick. It seems like it was just yesterday we were enjoying the cookout at your house. Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. He will be sorely missed.
Anne Pecora
July 11, 2008
Erin,
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Anne and Al Pecora
jayne mahoney
July 11, 2008
Dearest Erin and Jeff, words can not express the sorrow we feel for you and your family Erin at this time of grief. We are all here for you.
Love, Jayne, Rob and Julia, Dennis, Noreen, Sarah, Samantha and Sophia
Julie Concannon
July 11, 2008
Michelle, Erin, Matt, and Mrs. Bertrand - I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Mr. Bertrand. He was such a wonderful, kind, giving, funny and thoughtful man. All of my love and prayers to all of you.
Edward & Lucille Mcpherson
July 10, 2008
erin we are so sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy to you and your sister & brother
Michelle Mitchen
July 10, 2008
Dick Bertrand has been a member of Old Colony Ski Club since 1986. While Dick no longer came to the club very often, he always kept in contact with his friends by sending funny emails and letting everyone know about his latest ski jaunts and Corvette events. I could always count on him to send me an email telling me where it had recently snowed even when it was the middle of the summer - he loved skiing that much. He was one of the nicest, most positive people I've ever met and he will be greatly missed. Our sympathies go out to his wife, Liz, also an Old Colony member, and their family.
Amy Dempsey
July 10, 2008
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. I remember your dad when we were in high school and we would hang out at your house. He was such a nice guy. He will be greatly missed.
Kevin O'Connell
July 10, 2008
Their is so much to say about such a caring, loving and overall great man that I dont know where to begin. I had the pleasure of meeting "Dicky B" in my childhood due to my friendship with his son Matt. Over the years I knew him he would always go the extra mile to make sure everybody was having fun especially while we were skiing. I am going to truely miss the random MAAAAAAAATTT's dropped over the walkie talkie and randomly spotting him cruising in his corvette. To put it simply, anyone who met this man is truely lucky because such warm heated individuals are hard to come by in todays world.
Ill miss you Dicky B.
--Kevo
Patricia Colby
July 10, 2008
I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was an extremely kind man who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mark & Valerie Lauretano
July 10, 2008
We were deeply sorry to hear about the death of “Dickie”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love and hugs.
Jason Cummins
July 10, 2008
I was extremely saddened to hear of your fathers passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Pamela Mulcahy
July 10, 2008
On behalf of the staff at Colucci, Colucci, Marcus & Flavin, P.C.,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are terribly sorry for your loss. Mr. Bertrand was a pleasure to speak with.
Again, we too share in your grief.
Mal Smith
July 10, 2008
My thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Rich's family. My friendship with Rich began when he purchased his Corvette, Ruby Elaine. Rich was a kind, caring, wonderful man. When I was ill a few years back, Rich would bring me healthy, hot turkey rueben sandwiches and pasta sauce (with the recipe attached). I will miss him very much. His passing is a great loss to all of his friends in the South Shore Corvette Club. We will miss his up-beat personality and smile.
Think snow, Skiman!!!!
James Kelley
July 9, 2008
Dickie was a great friend and I will miss him very much.My condolences to his family.
Shelly & Brad Kenyon
July 9, 2008
Michelle & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of great sorrow.
Michael Gordon
July 9, 2008
Richard 'Dick' was my college friend and roomate. We lived and laughed together for nearly 5 years while attending Northeastern University. We drank and partied and shared dates while living at BGE fraternity on Commonwealth Ave in Back Bay. After graduating college, we travelled cross country in Richard's 1970 VW Beetle that he loved to drive. Richard settled down and raised a family in Braintree while I settled in New York. Over the years, Richard and I kept in contact and visited each other. I am so saddened never to be able to visit or listen to Dick tell a funny story. Richard was a real friend and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go to Barbara, Liz, Erin, Elizabeth, and Matt. I share your grief in this terrible loss.
Rose and Arnie Buonamano
July 9, 2008
Dickie's passing brings tears to our eyes.He was a close friend of my husband Arnie since elementary school.If it was not for Dickie I never would have met my husband.All the memories will not be forgotten.We never got to meet his wife and kids,but received pictures of their happy times together.We know he loved family and friends.We still see that big smile on his face.We will miss him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.Love,Rose and Arnie
ERVIN [ SKIPPY ] CRANDELL
July 9, 2008
YOU WILL BE MISSED.I ENJOYED WORKING WITH RICH.HE ENJOYED COOKING FOR ALL OF US HERE AT QUIRK AUTO RECEIVING AT THE QUINCY SHIPYARD.
noreen mahoney
July 9, 2008
Iam so sorry to hear about your dad if any of you need anything please call anytime
Mike & Georgia Parros
July 9, 2008
We will always remember Rich and the big smile he displayed when driving his Corvette!
Kristina (Krissy) Miranda
July 9, 2008
It was a pleasure and a HONOR to have worked with such a wonderful person like Rich Bertrand. Knowing him was a gift. He will be GREATLY missed and never forgotten. God Bless his family and friends.
HELEN MAGUIRE
July 9, 2008
IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO KNOW & WORK WITH SUCH A KNOWLEDGEABLE, HUMOROUS & GENEROUS MAN. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU LIZ, MICHELLE, ERIN, MATT & FAMILY.
Joanne Brown
July 9, 2008
I am deeply saddended of your loss. It was just 3 months ago that I sat next to Dick at a retirement luncheon. He was such a joy and always kept you laughing. God Bless his family and my prayers are with you.
Susan Evans
July 9, 2008
Please accept our heartfelt sorrow over the loss of your husband and father. We are so very sorry, and are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Susan, Brian and Julie Evans
Richard Rydberg
July 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great Engineer and a very dear ski buddy. We had a great day skiing in April of this year at Sunapee. To skiman's family. Skiman the 3rd, Rick Rydberg
Amy Trout
July 9, 2008
We' re terribly saddened by the passing of Dickie. He was a consistently kind, generous and funny man who was also my husband's oldest and closest friend. We have many happy memories of our long friendship with Dick, Liz, and the kids. Dickie's warmth and graciousness will be deeply missed by us and so many others who were privileged to know him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Liz, Michelle, Erin, Matt, and the rest of his lovely family at this most difficult time. Love, Jim and Amy
Joseph Amante
July 9, 2008
Rich will be sorely missed by the member's and friend's in the South Shore Corvette Club. He was not only a great addition to the club but a man that loved to do as much as possible to help anyone. Rich you will be a great loss to everyone even Ruby Elaine.
Melissa Dunne
July 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are all in my prayers.
July 9, 2008
Dick was a great worker and a great person he will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. GMB
Roland Tanzi
July 9, 2008
I am shocked to hear this news. Rich was a good friend he let me stay over when I visited from Arizona and we always exchanged e-mails almost every day. Liz and Richard are wonderful people and I will miss sending Richard my military e-mails. I'll tip a few cold ones for you my friend.
Larry and Kathie Toon
July 9, 2008
Rest in peace, Dick. We will miss you.Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Liz and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here if you need us.
Alan and Elaine Kemp
July 9, 2008
We cannot believe this terrible news. We will both remember Rich's upbeat, positive thinking about everything and certainly his love of skiing. His '93 Corvette convertible was lovingly known as "Ruby Elaine", named for me. Our lives were all touched by Rich, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Ann Bresnahan
July 9, 2008
Our
thoughts and prayers go out to you Liz and your family. This is a
difficult time may you all find comfort in the loving memories you have
of your father and husband.
With deepest sympathy,
The Bresnahan's
Michelle Bernasconi
July 9, 2008
Michelle, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jay Singer
July 9, 2008
I was devastated to hear the news. I will always have good memories of Rich hosting his annual pool & cookout parties, driving our Corvettes in some of the local parades, and all of his "think snow" e-mail messages.
Ann Howell
July 9, 2008
Dick was a wonderful, kind man. He was extremely helpful to me when I worked with him at the Barnes Building, and it is because of his recommendation that my daughter enjoyed four wonderful years at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School. I will keep the entire Bertrand family in my thoughts and in my prayers. Rest in Peace Dick. You will be missed.
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