Ernest "Ernie" J. Bleau Jr.
1937 - 2016
AVON, Conn., and Rome - Ernest "Ernie" J. Bleau Jr., 78, of Avon, Conn., and Rome, where he spent summers at Great Pond for 22 years, beloved husband to Kay (Brock) Bleau for 49 years, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born and raised in New Britain, Conn., the son of the late Ernest and Anna (Mullin) Bleau and was active in the YMCA. He graduated from New Britain High School where he was a member of the marching and dance bands. He attended Cheshire Academy, St. Michael's College, and graduated from Fairfield University. After college, he joined the Traveler's Insurance Company as a claim adjuster and retired as a human resources vice president in the corporate finance department. After a long and successful career at Travelers, Ernie spent spring, summer, and fall with his wife at their beloved camp "Rockledge" on Great Pond in Rome. He served as president, director, and operations manager of the Crystal Springs Camps Association. He also served and consulted for many years for both the Alfond Youth Center/YMCA Personnel Committee and Farmington Valley Reemployment Group. Ernie was an avid swimmer who accomplished a mile a day in both Maine and Connecticut. He was a communicant of both the Church of Saint Ann in Avon, Conn., and the Holy Spirit Parish in Waterville.
Besides his loving and devoted wife, Kay, he leaves two daughters, Aimee Bearer and husband Matt Bearer of Holliston, Mass., and Suzanne Bleau of Brunswick; two special grandchildren, Adelaide Bearer and Devlin Bearer of Holliston, Mass.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Bleau; and two grandchildren, Brock LeBlanc and Ernest LeBlanc.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 10 a.m. directly at the Church of Saint Ann, 289 Arch Rd., Avon, Conn. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. There are no calling hours. The Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center of Avon, Conn., is caring for the arrangements. For directions, information or condolences, please visit: www.carmonfuneral home.com

Donations, in lieu of flowers,
may be made to either the
Ernie Bleau Scholarship Fund for Aquatic Scholarships for the
Alfond Youth Center
126 North Street
Waterville, ME 04901, or:
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

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Published by Central Maine on Apr. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Bleau

7 Entries

Richard & Diane Rutkowski (Karoscik)

April 26, 2016

our deepest condolences to the family of Ernest J. Bleau Jr.
are thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bleau family. Enie and I were in the 1953-55 High School Marching Band at New Britain Senior High School. We were good friends of Sebby Lombardo, Carmen Urso, Sebby Scarfo, Chick Hersey, to mention just a friend. Again, our deepest condolences to the entire Bleau family. Sincerely, Richard & Diane Rutkowski, class of 1955.

T. Foley

April 24, 2016

So sorry to learn this today. We know how much he loved and enjoyed Great Pond. It is such a beautiful place. We also know personally how many people he helped through the Farmington Valley Re-employment group. Our thoughts are with the family.
Terry and Dennis Foley

Sue King

April 23, 2016

Kay and Family, May your good memories and the love of family and friends help you find comfort and strength. Thinking of you, Sue

April 21, 2016

Kay and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I am in FL and will not be able to attend Ernie's services. I know how difficult it is to lose someone you are close with for a long period of time. You do have many memories of the good times you had together to help ease the pain of a loss.Betty & I enjoyed our time with you and Ernie when visiting you in Maine. I will say a few prayers, God Bless you and the Family.
Bob Bialy

Robin Gilbert Guillerault

April 20, 2016

I worked with Ernie in Human Resources at Travelers for a number of years. I consider Ernie to be one of the greatest leaders I've had the opportunity to work with. Thinking back I can remember Ernie was always proud that he could provide a phone number w/o ever having to look it up in the directory -- he kept a virtual directory in his head! Ernie was also so proud of his family--he would talk about each and every one of them all of the time. I will remember Ernie fondly and am saddened to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Wayne Johnson

April 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Knew Ernie at Travelers - great guy - always upbeat and warm.

April 19, 2016

Ernie my best friend who worked with you in the Personnel Department at Travelers. Bernie and I talked a lot about you. My only wish is that we got to see each other more. Thanks for all the help you gave me.We will miss you.

Your friend always

Bernie and Ken Senerth

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