1921 – 2017
Putnam – Archille “Archie” Bernier, 96, of 10 Thurber Road, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Rolande (Turenne) Bernier for 48 and the late Lilia Vera de Bernier for 22 years. Born in Putnam, CT he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Beaudreault) Bernier.
Mr. Bernier was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving During WWII and then with the National Guard. He worked for the State of Connecticut in the Department of Transportation for 25 years and after retiring he worked for the Putnam Post Office doing janitorial work for 17 years.
Archie was an avid golfer, playing golf in Florida where he lived for 18 years and California. He enjoyed “investing” in Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casino’s, and in his earlier years he enjoyed collecting coins. He was a member of the Putnam Elks prior to moving to Florida.
Archie is survived by his son, Ron Bernier and his wife Luz of Putnam; his daughter, Irene Harns of Putnam; his daughter in-law, Karol Bernier of Garden Grove, CA; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Paul Bernier.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Archie’s family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Norma K. LaRose
January 19, 2017 at 2:30 pmDear Ron, Luz, Irene and Karol:
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. I shall always remember your father’s smile. My sincere condolences and you will all be in my prays. Norma
David A Reyes
January 21, 2017 at 3:05 pmCelebrando la vida de nuestro amigo Archie, un verdadero ejemplo de felicidad apesar de las adversidades.
Una persona muy noble, generosa, hospitalaria y entusiasta.
Tuviste una larga vida abundante dentro de tu humildad, rodeado de tus seres queridos.
Gracias por compartir tu amistad.
Descansa en paz con Dios, nuestro senor Cristo y todos los santos.
John and Judi Lachance
February 1, 2017 at 8:09 pmIrene and Ron and family
So sorry to hear ur dad has passed. Such a nice man and always a smile. He will be missed . A long life and a great family he had.