Lucian R "Lou" Bernard

Lucian R. “Lou” Bernard, 92 of Cumberland Head passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 with his loving family either by his side or in spirit. He was born an identical twin in Plattsburgh on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1928. Lucian attended Mount Assumption Institute followed by his undergraduate studies at Saint Michael’s College and graduate studies at SUNY Albany.
Lucian was a former physics and chemistry instructor at Plattsburgh High School for 31 years followed by a stint at his alma mater, Mount Assumption Institute.
Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Philomena, three sons, Joseph (Anne) of Orlando, FL, Jeffrey (Kevin Defayette) of Plattsburgh, Jerrold (Wendi) of Portland, OR, four daughters, Melanie (Michael) Marr of Plattsburgh, Melinda (David) Drollette of Plattsburgh, Michele (Craig) Matera, of South Setauket, NY and Melissa Locast of Wantagh, NY.
Grandchildren:
Dustin and Merrilee Bernard, Kayti and Bradley Marr, Sara Courcelle and Brian Drollette, Michael Matera and Megan Maloney, Alanna and Anthony Locast and, Aiden and Zane Bernard.
Great grandchildren:
Chloe Thume, Owen and Ethan Courcelle, Oliver and Lillian Drollette.
Lucian was pre-deceased by his parents, Leo W. and Florence (Maple) Bernard. two sisters, Winifred Soucy-Burgio, Theresa Fiore, his twin brother, Joseph and son-in-law, Fredrick Locast.
Calling hours will be held, Friday, November 6th from 3pm to 6pm at Browns Funeral Home, Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 7th at 11am, St. John’s Church, Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY with Rev. William Edwards officiating.