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Richard Bernard Obituary
Richard A. Bernard, age 84, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island & Plantation, Florida passed away Friday October 5th surrounded by family. Richard was the beloved husband of Virginia (Carnevale) Bernard for 61 years. He was born in Wauregan, Connecticut, attending Mount Saint Charles Academy and graduating from Coventry High School as a star football player.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed as an interpreter at Ellis Island until his honorable discharge in 1961. Richard’s lifelong career in real estate started shortly after his return from the service, when he joined the family business, H.J. Bernard Realty of Coventry, Rhode Island. As the past president of the Kent County Board of Realtors, he was recognized as Realtor of the Year in 1966 for his outstanding contributions to the realtor profession. In 2007, Richard received the status of Realtor Emeritus for 40 years of dedication to the National Association of Realtors. Past President of the Rhode Island Golf Association, a member of Quidnessett Country Club of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and Lago Mar Country Club of Plantation, Florida.
Son of the late Henry and Marie (Beauchemin) Bernard, survived by his sister Penny Bernard Weber of Coventry, and his five children: Susanne and the late Tom Suprock of South Kingstown, Trisha and Donald Metcalf of Greer, SC, Jody and Richard Bernard Jr of Coventry, Karen Bernard of Warwick and Allison Bernard of North Kingstown. Pepé to 12 grandchildren: John Daley IV, Brandon Daley, Ingrid Crawford, Jeremy Martini, Nicole Metcalf, Lauren Metcalf, Amanda Metcalf, Timothy Bernard, Isabella Bernard, Richard Bernard III, and Julia Bernard.
Richard will be remembered as a loving husband, father, Pepé, colleague and friend.
Funeral Saturday October 13th at 8:30 am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours: Friday October 12th from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the John P. Burke Memorial Caddy Scholarship Fund, 1 Buttonhole Dr., Providence, RI 02909.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Bernard
October 13, 2018
Offering my condolences. As you remember your love one, as Almighty God heals your broken hearts, may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)
October 12, 2018
Dear Ginny and family,
My sincere condolences to you, Ginny, and your entire family. It's wonderful that you have a large family and will be able to support each other as you adjust to like without Richard, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dotti Petrarca
Coventry, RI
Patrick Gamble
October 12, 2018
Dick was a very dear friend. I was just telling a friend the other day what a great guy he was, a wonderful sense of humor and a storyteller. Funny, and never off color. We enjoyed many good times together at Lago Mar. My sincere sympathy to Ginnie and the family. Words cannot express how much my late wife Elsa and I thought of Dick, he was very special to us.
Steve De Angelis
October 12, 2018
Allison - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Take care
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Bea Whitman / KW
October 12, 2018
Allison, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the good memories comfort you and forever live in your heart.
Carol, Beth-Anne, Kerry and the entire Rafanelli Family
October 11, 2018
To the entire Bernard Family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a great man who enjoyed life to the fullest! Heaven has gained a beautiful angel to watch over all of you.
October 11, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy To The Family.
Stuart Cohen
October 10, 2018
Richard and Karen I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thought and prayers during this difficult time.
Melodie and Tom Hebert
October 10, 2018
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to Richard, Jody, Richard, Virginia, and the entire Bernard Family. May your memories of happier times return soon. The love you shared will remain in your hearts until you meet again.
DrHelen Turnbull
October 10, 2018
I have fond memories of spending time with you and the family; listening to you singing in French to your grand children, regaling us with stories of how you and Ginny met; racing 4.5 lb lobsters across your kitchen floor and playing golf at Quidnesset. Iraj also sends his condolences; he says he is sad to hear the news; you were a good friend. You will be missed by many. Love Helen
JORGE AZOR
October 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with Virginia and the entire Bernard family on the passing of a great man and friend. Your Lago Mar family will always remember you fondly.
October 10, 2018
Rick,
I'm very sorry about your dad's passing. My prayers are with you.
Bill Sandberg
The Villages, FL.
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