Warren Napoleon Bernatchez

WINSLOW – Warren Napoleon Bernatchez, 79, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, Carol, and their five children.

He was born June 25, 1941 in Waterville, the son of Napoleon “Paul” Bernatchez and Kathrean “Kay” Rumery Bernatchez.

Warren was a hard-working man. His workplaces included Lipman Hatchery, Fred’s Drive-In, cutting and delivering firewood, and 43 years with Thompson Service Station and Thompson Volkswagen. After a short retirement, not being one to sit still, he went back to work for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Winslow.

He enjoyed being on the go. He loved road trips with Carol to the coast, visiting lighthouses, state parks and other scenic sites in Maine, snowmobiling, four wheeling, boating, motorcycles, working with his John Deere tractor, BBQs, family gatherings and spending time with friends. Recently, he noted that he had been in almost every “square” on the Maine DeLorme map, had seen almost every lighthouse, and was looking forward to seeing these places with Carol.

He was a member of the Winslow VFW, Waterville American Legion and the Waterville Elks Lodge.

Warren was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Roger, Eddie and Raymond; uncle, Gerald Rumery, aunts, Encie Hobbs and Ardis Shorey; and a great-nephew, Ryan Quirion Guthrie.

He will be loved, and forever missed by his wife of 53 years, Carol Bartlett Bernatchez; sons, Gregory and partner Terrie, Gary, Glenn and wife Mary, daughters, Laurie Bogard and husband Brian, and Rachel Bernatchez; grandchildren, Zach Bernatchez and fiancé Tiffany, Samantha Bernatchez, Alexa Holmes and husband Orlando, Ashley Bernatchez and fiancé PJ, Paige Brown and husband Keron, Adam Bernatchez and partner Mariena, Austin, Alana and Christopher Bogard, Karleigh Marcoux, and Nick Carter and wife Bridgette; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Colten, Emric, Cara and two baby boys due in April; sisters, June Quirion and husband Roland, Paula Carey and husband John, and Kathy Bernatchez, brother, Cleon “Bob” Bernatchez, sisters-in-law, Karen Bernatchez (Roger) and Christine Bernatchez (Eddie); a special aunt, Doris Rumery; many nieces, nephews and cousins; too many special friends and neighbors to list; and his best, four-legged girl, Maddie.

A graveside service and gathering will be planned for this summer. Arrangements are by Mid Maine Cremation Services 207-453-6006.

In Warren’s memory, do as he would do, help a neighbor or a friend in need, and show your family that you love them.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Waterville Area

Humane Society

100 Webb Rd.

Waterville, ME 04901


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