Bridgewater - Arthur L. “Butch” Bernier Jr., 60, of Bridgewater died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at Regent Park Nursing Home in Brockton after a brief illness.
Born March 30, 1945, in Brockton, he was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Arlene (Hutchinson) Bernier.
A lifelong resident of Bridgewater, Mr. Bernier was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham High School, Class of 1963.
He was a truck mechanic for many years, having worked for McIntyre’s Dairy, Silcon Trucking and Belloli Construction Company.
Mr. Bernier was in the U.S. Army Reserves and drove race cars at Norwood Arena and Lakeville Speedway.
he is survived by his siblings, William Bernier, Peter Bernier and Denise Bullard, all of Bridgewater; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Sylvia McKenna, Lois McGarry and Paul Bernier.
His Funeral Service will be held in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, Monday at 10 am. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 pm.