NEW BEDFORD… Roger G. Berard, 81, of Fall River passed away March 31, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a long illness.
He was the husband of Jeanne D’Arc (Coulombe) Berard of Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Normand and Laura (Proulx) Berard and had been a lifelong resident of this city.
Mr. Berard was a 24 year veteran of the United States Armed Forces, retiring from the Coast Guard as Chief Petty Officer. Roger also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and was awarded the
Navy Achievement Award with combat "V". He was a graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, Fall River, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Along with his wife of 42 years, Mr. Berard is survived by his family members: Claude (Cynthia) Barnabe of Westport, Gerald Barnabe of Quincy, MA, Pauline Hickey of Swansea, Claire (Edward) Lemay
and Jeanne (Bruce) Tubman, both of Fall River, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was brother of the late Rita Desrosiers, Jeannette Berard, Hector Berard and Normand Berard.
At the request of the family, services will be private. Arrangements are by the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson
Research Foundation, 8586 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota, FL 34238. www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org