Bernard E. AUDET

PORTLAND - Born: November 10, 1922 Bernard E. Audet Sr., 83, of DiBiase Street, died June 29, 2005 at Maine Medical Center almost a year after his beloved wife, Philomena who died on July 13, 2004.He was born in Westbrook, the eldest son of Emery J. and Leontine Ledoux Audet. Mr. Audet attended local schools and the Boston University. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from Oct. 8, 1940 to May 20, 1941. He also served his country during World War II when he was in the U.S. Army serving in England, France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. He received a citation for major battles which included Normandy, Ardennes, Northern France, Central Europe and Rhineland. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Italian Heritage Center, G.E. Downeast Retirees Association, American Association of Retired Persons and National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Philomena R. Nappi Audet; and a daughter, Rachel A. (Audet) Irish. He is survived by two daughters, Marie A. Kimball and her husband Rick of Westbrook, and Dolores McMillin of North Windham; a son, Bernard E. Audet Jr. and his wife Julie of Gray. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at St. Peters Catholic Church, 72 Federal St., Portland. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Those who wish to send memorial tributes may do so at www.mem.com.