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Bernard Rivers Obituary

Retired Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army. Devoted husband, father and grandfather. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts January 17, 1935, died in Huntington Beach, California, Thursday, August 2, 2007. Born of parents Bernard A. Rivers and Edna L. Sullivan. Survived by wife of fifty (50) years, Maureen Broughall Rivers, Loving daughter Kelly (Ben), devoted grandson Darrell Rivers, sons Sean (WA), Bernard III and five (5) grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Robert (Billerica, MA), David and Donald (York Beach, ME.){M1} Graduate of Northeastern U. Boston, 1957 B.S. Engineering, MBA 1967. Belonging to the US Army Corp of Engineers, he served his country with pride throughout his life. Twenty-five (25) years with Bird-Johnson Co., Walpole, Massachusetts. Vice President of Omnithruster, Sante Fe Springs, CA, and Inventor of the Patriot Lift, formerly known as the DARBER Truck Lift Systems. Member of the Society in Dedham, Massachusetts for Apprehending Horse Thieves 1840. Catholic Memorial Service August 16, 2007, 11 a.m. St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach, CA

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 10, 2007.

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Leo Bulavko

September 3, 2007

Maureen and family, our best wishes at this difficult time.

Leo and Susan Bulavko

Cindy Osterhout

August 12, 2007

Dear Maureen, Kelly & Darrell,
I was so sad to hear about Bernie's passing. Find joy and peace in the memories you have of your times together. I know Bernie was very proud of his wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Cindy O.

Shirley Clark

August 11, 2007

Dear Maureen and family, I was so sorry to hear of Bernies passing. He was truly a good man and fun to be around. I know you have wonderful memories of him in your hearts. God bless you all.

Cherie Johnsen

August 11, 2007

Colonel~ You were loved very much by your family and friends. To the entire Rivers family we offer our condolences on the passing of your beloved, husband, father , grandfather and father in law. We continue to lift you in our prayers and pray for peace. Love Eric,Cherie,Nicholas and Kaycee Johnsen

Kelly Rivers

August 10, 2007

I will Miss you Dad. I love you very Much.
Kelly

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