George Joseph Bernier III

On September 11, 2005, George Joseph Bernier III, 50, beloved husband of Felicidad Marcelino Bernier, and devoted father of Maria, Nick and Audrey Bernier, died of cancer in his home in Baltimore, Md. He was born and raised in Richmond. He graduated from St. Bridget's Elementary School prior to moving to Baltimore in 1969. A truck driver for L. Fishman & Son for the past 10 years, George won numerous accolades and awards from his employer and clients alike. He graduated from Parkville High School in 1974 and, after 31 years, still holds the school's Track & Field records in the 800, 1500 and 1600 meter races, as well as four mile and distance medley relays. George was a faithful memberof Redeemer's Fellowship (formerly Glen Arm Christian Fellowship), from its inception more than 30 years ago. He is also survived by his parents, George J. Bernier Jr. and Ann C. Bernier; and sisters, Barri Bernier of Colorado, Barbara Bernier Dax of Vienna, Austria and Edie Bernier of Baltimore; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends a the Ruck Towson Funeral Home (1050 York Rd. at Beltway Exit 26A), on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Christian memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George Bernier's name to Youth For Christ to benefit Hurricane Katrina Victims, 8900 Belair Road, Baltimore, Md. 21236.