Bernard Patrick Renaud

January 15, 1939 - March 30, 2018

January 15, 1939-March 30, 2018. Passed away at the age of 79 years after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Loving husband of Bernadette (nee Martel). Proud and supportive father of Patrick (Christine), Craig (Kim) and Marc (Christie). Caring and loving grandpa to his 7 grandchildren – Mariah, Nicole, Paige, Logan, Nash, Nadia and Nathan. Son of the late Patrick and Amelia (Dahl) Renaud. Brother of the late Tim (Claire), Patricia Beaulieu, the late Jack, Joanne McMurren (David), the late Bob and Michael. Son-in-law of the late Emilien and Liza Martel. Brother-in-law of Harvey and Cathy Martel and God father of Paul Martel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bernard worked for Burroughs Business Machines as service manager for 17 years. He later started his farm drainage business and continued farming until his illness. He was a member of the Woodslee K of C Council # 4555. He enjoyed golfing and square dancing. Bernard is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish and K of C Prayers Tuesday at 3 p.m. On Wednesday, family and friends are invited to gather at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Woodslee (1688 County Rd. 46) after 10 a.m. followed by the mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's cemetery. Donations may be made to CUREPSP (www.psp.org or by cheque to CurePSP1206 York Road, Suite L-4 Lutherville, MD 21093 USA) or the Essex Area Food Bank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com