Unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 52. Loving partner of Pam Boretz. Beloved father of Nikki-Lynne and PJ. Cherished fur babies Carling, Maddie and the late Shadow. Predeceased by his parents Antoine and Lula-Belle Bernard. Dear brother of Kathy, late Rosemary, Lilianne, Blanche, Nancy, Alphonse, Betty and Sharon. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Godchild of Gary and Jean Wilson. Special friend of Franco. Friends are invited to visit Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. - 705-759-2522) on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Funeral service from the chapel at 2 pm. Mrs Helen Smith officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque) to Canadian Mental Health would be appreciated.