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Suddenly, on Thursday August 28, 2025, at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, at the age of 65. Bernie was the husband of Liza. Stepfather to David DeBie, and Carrie DeBie (Kane Clouatre), and step grandfather to Araya Hope and Maverick DeBie. Brother of Christine Bechard, uncle of Leroy Bechard and his wife Amber, and great uncle to AJ and Zachary, and son-in-law to Johanna Powers. Predeceased by his parents Marilyn (Moe) and Bernie Bechard and his brother Paul Bechard. Bernie was a lover of music and enjoyed playing guitar. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Bernie’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. If desired, a remembrance to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
A private family service will be held at the Smith-LeRoy Chapel of the Glendinning Funeral Home Ltd., 69 Wellington Street N., Woodstock. Interment will be held at at Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sympathy donations in memory of Dianne may be made to Woodingford Lodge in support of its various programs through oxfordcounty.ca.
