Peter Bernier

FLORIDA – Peter Bernier of Florida and Maine, passed away on June 10, 2024, of a rare form of cancer. He was the son of Louis P. Bernier and Pearl M. (Pelletier) Bernier. He attended the Brothers School, Waterville High School, and spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He also received business degree from Thomas College. Peter worked most of his adult life for U.S., the Government. Peter worked as a supervisor at the Augusta Post Offiice. He ended his career as Post Master at the Thorndike Maine Post Office. Peter loved his home in Sidney. He spent many hours moving rocks with his backhoe and felling trees. That was Peter’s joy. In later years he became a “Snow Bird” and wintered on Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

Peter is survived by three sisters, Diane (Roland) Dechaine, Patricia (Robert) Perry, and Janice (Kevin) Dyer.

Peter was predeceased by his two brothers, Richard and Stephen Bernier. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. His good friends, Ed and Maureen Glennon, Pat Faucher, Lynn Pierce, special friends, Bill and Joyce Mizlawski, Steve Dockery. Will also miss his banter. Arrangements will be made by the Veterans Administration, and will be posted at a later date.