Jean Paul Berard

Dear Berard family,
We were saddened to read about Jean Paul. He was the nicest teacher at Sedgwick and the kids loved him. One Christmas season he came to our house as Santa Claus. He was the hit of the party, and years later we still talk about that. All he asked was for a donation to be made to MS for Ted Brennan. May your earthly father rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father as He says"Well done, good and faithful servant"

Thank you Mrs. Berard and the whole Berard family for sharing "JPB" with us! I have fond memories of Plant Jr. High, as I know Mr. B did. Brings a smile to my face to think of the overnight trip to Colebrook and Mr. Berard's plea for us to "hold onto something big" as we hiked in the mud and rain. Peace to you all.

I have lots of good memories of Jean. He was by first boss. He taught me the value of hard work and how good a Howdy Beef Burger vanilla milk shake could be after the work was done.

If you measure a person by the number of lives touched, Mr. Berard is truly a giant. He was also the best Santa Clause ever.

Sympathy and prayers to the Berard family, good neighbors of ours in Windsor Locks for many happy years.

He was one of my favorite teachers. We lost a great person but heaven has a new angel.
Kimberly Noonan Baillargeon

I remember Mr. Berard as a kind, warm and funny person who always gave of himself and liked everyone he met. While I haven't seen him in many, many years , I remember him fondly. My condolences to Mrs. Berard, especially.