Bernier, Ulyesse J., 63, of Caswell, at Caswell, on February 27, 2011. Friends may call March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home. A vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
CASWELL – Ulyesse J. Bernier, 63, beloved husband of Mrs. Donna M. (Berube) Bernier, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 27, 2011, at his Caswell residence. He was born November 21, 1947, in Caswell, the son of Odule and Yvonne (Ouelette) Bernier. He attended Caswell and Limestone schools, graduating from Limestone High School in 1966. Mr. Bernier went on to serve his country in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Infantry during the Vietnam War. Ulyesse was married to Donna M. Berube on November 28, 1970 and was a lifelong communicant of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Limestone. He had been employed by the U.S. Civil Service at the former Loring Air Force Base from 1977 to 1994. He later was employed from 1999 to present by the Loring Development Authority of Maine as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. He was also active in Caswell town affairs, serving as Tax Collector and Treasurer. He was a member of the Limestone Knights of Columbus and the Van Buren American Legion. Mr. Bernier was a fun-loving man who loved and was good to everyone he met. He will be remembered by his family as wonderful son, husband, father and brother.
In addition to his parents, Ulyesse was predeceased by one brother, Ruben Bernier, his father-in-law, Guy Berube Sr.; and a sister-in-law, Judy Stoudt. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Donna M. Bernier of Caswell; one daughter, Stacy L. Bernier and her companion Bryan A. Shaw, both of Presque Isle; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldon and Joan Bernier of Caswell, Melvin and Martha Bernier of Limestone, Berton and Marian Bernier of Methuen, MA; three sisters and brother-in-law, Geraldine Bernier of Anniston, AL, Artheline Bernier of Caswell, Bernet and Frank Bagley Jr. of Caribou; in-laws, Earl and Norma Lambrecht, Terry and Christine Berube, Candy West, all of Limestone, Patrick and Shelly Berube of Lisbon Falls; and mother-in-law, Juanita Berube of Limestone; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, 302 Main Street, Limestone, with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie celebrant. Interment with military honors will take place at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Caribou, at a later date. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held at the St. Louis Catholic Church Parish Hall immediately after the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Mr. Bernier’s memory to the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library Building Fund, 43 Main Street, Limestone, 04750. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
