BERNIER, Arthur Verne - In Loving Memory Of Verne passed away peacefully, on October 29, 2020, at the Haliburton Hospital, in his 95th year.
He was predeceased by his father Albert Bernier, mother Maude, (née Taylor) Bernier, his brother LeRoy and aunt Beatrice Taylor. He will be missed by his children Mark, Eric (Denise) and Lori (Alex).
Verne was a proud Grandpa to Richard (Niki), James (Karen), Christine (Tyler), Jacqueline (Graeme), Genevieve (Scott), Benjamin (Ashley) and Philip. He was a great-grandfather to Natalie, Hailey and Isla.
Verne is remembered by his former wife Norma, (née Haskins) Bernier.
Verne was born May 8, 1925 in Montreal, and grew up in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. In 1941, he joined the Canadian Army, North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment and was soon shipped out to active duty overseas during WWII.
He participated in the Liberation of Holland.
After the war he returned to Canada and moved to Toronto joining Colgate Palmolive Canada in 1948, settling into the family home in Scarborough.
He enjoyed a rewarding career spanning 42 years.
Upon retirement, he became a consultant for Colgate Palmolive's New York head office and travelled internationally to many interesting cities for the next 5 years.
There will be no service based on Verne's wishes.
If desired, a contribution to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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