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Alan Bernier Obituary

Alan R. Bernier, 65

Thompson - Alan R. Bernier, 65 of Thompson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Patrice (Mikolajczak) Bernier for 38 years. Born in Putnam October 16, 1955, son of the late Roland and Lauretta (Nadeau) Bernier.

Alan was the Pathology Manager at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester until he retired. He attended St. Mary's School, Putnam High School and graduated from Annhurst College in 1977. Alan was a family man who enjoyed time on the lake fishing and spending time on his pontoon boat. He cherished time with his grandchildren. Alan loved to cook and watch the New England Sports Teams and he enjoyed reading.

He leaves his wife Patrice, children Danielle Wallace and her husband Jeffrey of Thompson, CT, David Bernier and his wife Stephanie of Arvada, CO, siblings Jeanne Johnson and her husband Richard of Thompson, CT, Joanne Slezycki and her husband Ray of Lyme, CT, grandchildren Jacoby Wallace (six), Lilly Wallace (four) and Jacob Bernier (one) and his therapy dog Sammy, several nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will be Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 11:30 to 12:30 PM (With Covid-19 Restrictions) at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT, burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Day Kimball Hospital, The Office of Philanthropy, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19, 2021.

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Jayne Sullivan Knapp

March 6, 2021

Patti,
My deepest sympathy to you and your children and grandchildren. Jane S. let me know about your loss. Hugs and prayers to you during this sad time.

Jane Oleary

February 16, 2021

Patti, So sorry to hear of Alan´s passing . Lots of memories from the Hubbard days .Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Mycroft

February 16, 2021

Dear Patti and Family
Wish I had words to ease your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Laura Wolfburg

February 15, 2021

Patti and family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You're in my prayers. With my deepest sympathy.

Dorothy Julian

February 15, 2021

I was lucky enough to work with Alan in the Pathology Department on Winthrop Street. He was a kind, caring gentleman who often spoke about his family. May you find comfort in loving memories.

Cheryl Petrarca

February 15, 2021

Patti,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find some comfort in the memories you shared as a family. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Franny Mikolajczak

February 15, 2021

So sorry for the loss to such a wounderful family.Our prayers are with you.

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