Deacon Robert "Bob" Bernd Enfield, Connecticut Obituary

Deacon Robert "Bob" Bernd

Robert "Bob" E. Bernd, (Deacon Bob) 76, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 13, 2020.  Bob was born in Lebanon, PA, on October 13, 1943. He was the son of the late Robert P. and Fannie Magdalene (Michenfelder) Bernd.  Bob was an Enfield resident for over thirty years.  He was formerly employed by Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks for over twenty-five years and later employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections as a Chaplain, retiring in 2016.  He served his country proudly with the United States Navy.  Bob was ordained as a Deacon in 1994 and served at St. Martha’s Church for twenty-five years.  He was predeceased by his wife, Judith A. (Abbott) Bernd in 2002.  He is survived by his companion of fourteen years, Arlene Dubord, three grandsons, Collin, Connor and Declan and survived by Nichole and Tina.  He also leaves two nieces, Norma and Roberta and was predeceased by a sister, Patricia. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Martha Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield.  The burial will follow with military honors in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery.  Calling hours are Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 from 3-6pm at the Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield. Additional visitation will be held at St. Martha Church, Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM prior to mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Martha’s Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield, CT 06082.
October 13, 1943 - January 13, 202010/13/194301/13/2020
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Robert "Bob" E. Bernd, (Deacon Bob) 76, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 13, 2020.  Bob was born in Lebanon, PA, on October 13, 1943. He was the son of the late Robert P. and Fannie Magdalene (Michenfelder) Bernd.  Bob was an Enfield resident for over thirty years.  He was formerly employed by Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks for over twenty-five years and later employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections as a Chaplain, retiring in 2016.  He served his country proudly with the United States Navy.  Bob was ordained as a Deacon in 1994 and served at St. Martha’s Church for twenty-five years.  He was predeceased by his wife, Judith A. (Abbott) Bernd in 2002.  He is survived by his companion of fourteen years, Arlene Dubord, three grandsons, Collin, Connor and Declan and survived by Nichole and Tina.  He also leaves two nieces, Norma and Roberta and was predeceased by a sister, Patricia. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Martha Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield.  The burial will follow with military honors in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery.  Calling hours are Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 from 3-6pm at the Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield. Additional visitation will be held at St. Martha Church, Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM prior to mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Martha’s Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield, CT 06082.

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Jan
17
First Visitation
Friday, January 17 2020
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels
43 Shaker Road
Enfield, CT 06082
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18
Second Visitation
Saturday, January 18 2020
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
St. Martha Parish
214 Brainard Rd.
ENFIELD, CT 06082
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18
Service
Saturday, January 18 2020
10:00 AM
St. Martha Church
214 Brainard Road
ENFIELD, CT 06082
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