Manchester Obituary: Raynold Bernier, 76

Raynold J. Bernier, 76, the devoted husband of 52 years to Diane (Gee) Bernier, died Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fort Kent, Maine, the son of Oral J. and Emelda Bernier, he was a longtime resident of Manchester. Raynold was a retiree of Decormier Motors.

Besides his wife, Diane, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin M. and Jessica Bernier of Manchester; his daughter and her partner, Lynn M. Bernier and Gary Bolduc of Summerville, South Carolina; and his grandchildren, Aleina P. Bernier, Nathaniel J. Bernier, and Jocelyn O. Bernier; and his step-grandson, Matthew Andreoli. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Earl Vivian of Barefoot Bay, Florida; his sister-in-law, Estelle Bernier of Florida; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Russell Holyfield of Andover; and his nephew and his wife, Travis and Jenny Holyfield. Raynold was also predeceased by his brothers, Wilton and Richard Bernier.

Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, Sunday, March 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058.