Arthur R. Berard, 89, of N. Dartmouth died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was husband of the late Rita M. (Toupin) Berard.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Arthur and Rose (Paradise) Berard, he had lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Prior to retirement, he was a sheet metal worker for Local #17 Sheet Metal Workers. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Berard was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport and a member of the New Bedford Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors include a son: Reginald Berard and his wife Joanne of New Bedford; a daughter: Claudette R. Lemos and her husband Carl of N. Dartmouth; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He was father of the late Arthur N. Berard and brother of the late Norman Berard.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday 8 - 9 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home prior to the Mass
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.