Bernard G. Brassard

BARRE – Bernard G. Brassard, 92, a long-time resident of Lincoln House, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Berlin.

Born April 6, 1924 in Brookfield, he was the son of Alfred and Clara (Belanger) Brassard. Bernard attended schools in Northfield and Montpelier. He served proudly in the Marine Corps during World War II in the Asia Pacific Theater.

On May 27, 1950 he married Doris Bolduc at St. Ann’s Church in Hartford, CT.   Following their marriage, they lived in several communities in Connecticut before spending most of their married life in Barre. Upon their retirement they made their home in Sebring, FL and spent their summers at their cottage on Peacham Pond. Doris passed away on May 3, 2008.

Bernard was a self-employed general contractor in the central Vermont area. His memberships included the St. Monica Catholic Church and the Canadian Club of Barre where he served as Past President.

Throughout his life he had many hobbies and interests, but those that were most special to him included playing cards, shooting horseshoes, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his children Paul Brassard and his partner, Penny; Bill Brassard and his wife, Pam; Denise Jacques and her husband, Rocky; Larry Brassard and his wife, Judy, all of Barre; and David Brassard and his wife, Sandy, of Stuart, FL; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his siblings Maurice, Jim, Lucille, Marie and Louise.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Leo and Bob and his sister Genevieve.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.  Committal services will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495 or the Lincoln House Activities Fund, 120 Hill Street, Barre, VT 05641.