Arthur N. Berard, 64, of Westport passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at home. He was husband of the late Billie (Finley) Berard.
Born in Fall River, son of Arthur R. Berard of Westport and the late Rita M. (Toupin) Berard, he had lived in the Westport / Dartmouth area for most of his life. He was the captain / owner of the Billie B II fishing vessel out of Westport Point. Mr. Berard was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. He was an avid hunter and a great lobsterman.
Including his father, survivors include 2 sons: Thomas R. Berard of New Bedford and Jeffrey W. Berard of FL; a brother: Reggie J. Berard of New Bedford; a sister: Claudette R. Lemos of Dartmouth; girlfriend: Francine D. Caniglia of Westport; 3 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, May 12, 2008 at St. George Church, Westport at 9:00 A.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.