Clinton BERNIER

Clinton Bernier -- July 10, 1949 - January 25, 2005 -- FORT KENT, MAINE - Clinton Bernier, 55, died January 25, 2005 in Fort Kent. He was born in Fort Kent July 10, 1949 the son of Camille Sr. and Alvine (Voisine) Bernier.Clinton loved spending time with his children, family and his dog "Lincoln" whom he absolutely adored. One of his favorite past times was collecting diecast farming equipment. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Following his military career he lived in Long Island, New York where he was self employed as a Framing contractor for 30 years where he developed a life long friendship with the construction community. His work was his passion.He is survived by his two children; Christopher Bernier of East Hampton, N.Y. and Elizabeth Saucier and her husband Christopher of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mother; Alvine Bernier of Fort Kent. Fiance, Janice Burke of Norwich, CT and her daughter Jennifer Burke of Middle Boro, Mass. Three brothers; Camille Jr. and his wife Beatrice of Frenchville. Ronald and his wife Noella of Plainville, CT, Kevin and his special companion, Dawn Dumond both of Fort Kent. Three sisters Rachel and her husband Milton Pelletier of Arandal, CT, Rona and her husband Clarence Daigle of Bristol, CT, Janice and her husband Maurelle Saucier of Fort Kent. Many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Camille Sr. in 1996.Friends may call at the Daigle & Nadeau Funeral Home Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service. A mass of Christian burial with full military honors will be celebrated Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Fort Kent with the Rev. Claude Gendreau officiating. Spring burial will be held May 18, 2005 in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish in his memory may donate to the St. Jude childrens research hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Hospice of Aroostook P.O. Box 688 Caribou, ME 04736. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.