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Bernard, Breen B, Jr.
Breen B. Bernard, Jr., 55, of Newington, passed away on Tuesday, (March 12, 2013), at his home. Born in Hartford, son of Breen B. Bernard, Sr. and Regina (Duffy) Bernard, he lived in Newington all of his life. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington and was employed as a LPN at Newington Health Care Center. He was an avid sports fan, coin collector and a very good poker player. Above all, Breen loved being a father to his children, Breen, III, Brayson and Evan. Along with his parents; he leaves his brother Michael Bernard and his wife Vicki of Sanford, ME; his two sisters, Kimberly Bodnar and her husband Bohdan of Barkhamsted, and Kelley Bernard of Old Orchard Beach, ME; his sons' mother Kimberly Koczka of Wethersfield; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington. Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is serving his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.
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Carlo Miles
September 25, 2013
My wife and I mourn with you, and offer our condolences. He was a good friend to us both while stationed in Germany and will be missed.
Edmond Tippie
September 24, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Breen's passing, I was stationed with him in Augsburg Germany while in the Army, he was a good friend.
Mike Frank
May 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I served in the army in germany from 76 to 77 in augsburg. I was telling my boy about this medic I knew who was crazier than me... Really cool, tough guy friend. After 36 years I look him up and find him gone. So sad I missed him. I have a few stories....we were close then.
March 16, 2013
Kim and family, so sorry to hear of Breen's passing, thoughts and prayers to you and your boys...Godspeed Michelle, Mike Defurio
Robert Hill
March 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss he will be missed
Charles Knurek
March 14, 2013
To the Bernard family and friends,
Breen was my friend. I knew him my entire life, courtesy of my Father. I will most certainly miss him and the good times we all shared. God Bless, may he Rest in Peace and may we always remember the time we shared with him.
Kim Joanis
March 14, 2013
Kim
When someone you love becomes a memory,the memory becomes a treasure.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys at this sad sad time. Cherish those memories.
Stephen,Lynn, Brayson Grant
March 14, 2013
To the Bernard family- We are so sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Stephen,Lynn, Brayson Grant
March 14, 2013
To the Bernard Family- We are so sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep sorrow.
Karen Michaud
March 14, 2013
Kim and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all of you in this time of sorrow.
March 14, 2013
Although I can't be there with all of you,my heart and prayers are with you.Breen Jr was special to me.I will miss him dearly.Love to all Andrea Bernard Nelson
Kathi Glennon
March 14, 2013
Dear Kim and family, Kim I am really sorry to read about Breen's passing...we go way back all of us...Keep the strength and keep your chin up. Please call me when you have time.Thinking of you and your boys and Breen's family, Love and miss you, Kathi Glennon
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
March 14, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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