Bob worked at Maine Electronics for many years prior to moving to Orlando and he retired from Enterprise Rent-ACar. Bob was a car enthusiast all his life. He loved NASCAR and in his younger years was an award winning Drag Racer in Maine. Bob was also an avid reader, loved movies and enjoyed good food.
He is survived by his children; LeDon Watkins (Jane) of Chesapeake, VA, Anthony Watkins of Orlando, FL and Tonya Coles of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Audrey Cashon, Sean Watkins, Amanda Coles and Cody Coles; great grandchildren, Zachary Cashon, Isabella Cashon, Hannah Hixon, and Kylie Watkins; sister, Marie Morency
(Richard Dube) of Orlando, FL, many nieces and nephews including, Barbara Morency, Brenda Owens, and Rickey and Bonnie Morency and his lifelong friend, Paul
Thibault of Maine.
Mr. Bernier was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bernier and awaited with open arms by great granddaughter, Harmony Enos.
A gathering for family and friends will be held, Saturday, September 22nd from 10-11 am and Funeral Services will follow at 11 am at the Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel with interment immediately following at Chapel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangement are being handled by Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel 1413 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807 407-277- 6700. Please view and sign the family guest book at www.baldwinfairchild.com.
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