Bernier, Raymond A., 68, of New Sweden, in New Sweden, on April 10, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
NEW SWEDEN – Raymond A. Bernier, 68, passed away on April 10, 2012 while surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1943, in Brunswick, the son of Raymond and Florence (Brillant) Bernier.
Ray’s loyalty to Loring Air Force Base began with four years in the United States Air Force, 30 years of dedicated civil service including being awarded Civilian of the Year and more than 15 years as the Head of Maintenance for the Loring Development Authority. He was also a proud veteran and a member of the Stockholm American Legion for more than 30 years. He enjoyed RVing with his dog Chi Chi, as well as, ATVing and snowmobiling.
He is survived by his five children and their spouses, Brian and Anja Voisine of New Sweden, Lori Plourde of Bangor, Sandra and Bill Plourde of Laconia, NH, Raymond and Heidi Bernier Jr. of Oakland, and Karen and Chuck Buckland of Medina, OH. He is also survived by two sisters, Pauline Schlipf of Salorsburgh, PA, Georgette Richardson of Harpswell, and one brother, Donald Bernier of Bedford, VA; 11 grandchildren; 3 1/2 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Adella Johnson; several nieces and nephews, and his dog Chi Chi.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Alaine, in 2008.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 13, 2012, 2 p.m. at the administrative building of the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou, the Reverend Raymond Morency Celebrant. Interment followed services at the Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond’s name to the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St, Caribou. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
