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Bernard Leprince Obituary
BERNARD YVES LEPRINCE
Passed away peacefully at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 85. Devoted husband of Mary Leprince (born Amick), he will be sadly missed by his daughters, Chantal Simpson of Ocala, FL and Martine Leprince of Montreal, Canada. He leaves behind his two granddaughters, Stephanie Ann Hall and Gala Wilkie of Montreal, Canada, two great-grandsons, Daniel and Thomas Altenburg, also of Montreal, Canada, as well as his surviving brother and sister in France, Andre Leprince and Yvette Basset. He will be lovingly remembered by many nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces and numerous friends who were inspired by his generosity, his humor, his integrity and his "joie de vivre".Born in France in 1926, he emigrated to the Washington, DC area with his family in 1953 where he opened three beauty salons on Connecticut Avenue from the early 1960's to 1990. With his wife Mary, Bernard devoted his time to his church and to charity, particularly with the Shepherd's Table, where he voluntarily cut the hair of the homeless for many years. He formed many lasting friendships in his 58 years in Washington and Maryland, yet never forgot his roots in wartime France, writing his experiences during Nazi occupied Paris in a self-published memoir which he shared with many.Relatives and friends may call at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, VA on Saturday, January 7, 2012. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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cynthia rivera
March 31, 2013
Cynthia Rivera
March 31, 2013
I give thanks to both Bernard and Mary for helping me learn how to read and speak English as small little girl. They were the best neighbors. Thank you for everything.
Barbara Ann Clay
March 8, 2013
Clearing out boxes after my father's recent death, I just found the kind letter Bernard sent my parents when he finally retired after two decades of cutting my mother's hair and mine. That prompted me to seek him out and of course led me to the sad news of his passing. He was an exceptional person, full of goodness and strength and humor. I shall miss him.
March 8, 2013
Clearing out boxes after my father's recent death, I just found the kind letter Bernard sent my parents when he finally retired after two decades of cutting my mother's hair and mine. That prompted me to seek him out and of course led me to the sad news of his passing. He was an exceptional person, full of goodness and strength and humor. I shall miss him.
Sally White
November 24, 2012
I just learned of Bernard's passing. He was my hairdresser from 1976 until he retired. He was a wonderful person.
Lionel Hong-Long
August 7, 2012
Bernard an Mary came to my life both professionaly in as family member we love them both
Aisha Hoffmann
March 29, 2012
I have had the pleasure to work for Bernard for many years , he was the best employer I have ever had, he was a leader and a mentor I have learned amazing things about hair and still follows his lessons . My thoughts and prayers go to Mary and his family . Bernard will be missed
pat chism
March 7, 2012
It was just recently I learned of the passing of Bernard. He was the kindest, none judgemental person I have Ever known. I have met his daughters, they may not remember me but I remember them, two beautiful girls that he spoke of often with great love and respect. So to his his girls, his wife and other members of his family please accept my sincere sympathy. I thought the world of him
Leslie echols
March 2, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. LePrince passing. I met him at the age of 7 when my mother worked at the Hilton hotel. He was my stylist until I was in my 20's. I carry with me all he taught me on how to take care of my hair along with his passion for people. He was one of a kind and will be missed. I had not seen him in 30 years but thought of him often.
Leslie Echols daughter of Pat Chism
Bernard, in his forties
February 6, 2012
Bernard, 1970's
February 6, 2012
young Bernard in Paris
February 6, 2012
Bernard in the garden
January 30, 2012
Bernard out West
January 30, 2012
Bernard on vacation
January 30, 2012
January 14, 2012
I worked for Bernard 42 years ago at the Washington Hilton. He was the very best employer I have ever had. He was kind and Fair. I will never forget him. Roi Barnard of Salon Roi, Inc.
William Cranston Jr
January 10, 2012
Uncle Brenard,,we will miss you!! You were a GOOD MAN!!
Hudson and Jack Vineyard
January 4, 2012
Mary,
Hudson and I want to extend our love and prayers to you and all of Bernard's family.. Bernard was one of the finest men that I have known, and a Christian man for whom we know that he is now in the presnece of his Lord and redeemer.
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