Bernard M. Biron

CLARKSVILLE – Bernard M. Biron, 72, of Clarksville, passed away at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston very early on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, surrounded by his family and after a courageous battle with failing health. He was born on June 7, 1943, in West Stewartstown, the ninth and youngest son of the late Albert G. and Marie-Rose (Therrien) Biron. Bernard attended schools in Canaan and Pittsburg. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit like his father, Bernie was never idle. In addition to working on and off for periods of time over 25 years at Ethan Allen, he also was self-employed as owner and operator of The Riviera and Bernie’s Pub in Beecher Falls for many years. While running the pub, he also was a truck driver for St. Johnsbury Trucking for eight years. He also operated Bernie & Pat’s Amusement Center in Beecher Falls, specializing in video games and other amusement machines. In his spare time, he loved to play softball in the Canaan Softball League, and he was awarded the MVP as a pitcher in his last season. He was a member of the Canaan Bowling League for many years, and he coached little league baseball with his son. He was a competitive card player with his parents and brothers, and loved to play Pitch and cribbage. He enjoyed visiting with his friends over coffee at the local restaurants, and he had a special passion for 1957 Chevrolets, maintaining an impressive collection of them in all different sizes. Bernie loved to travel and was very happy to take a dream vacation to Aruba last year. But his greatest love was to spend time with his children and grandchildren, all of whom will miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife and partner of 40 years, Patricia Banfill, of Clarksville; a son, Todd Biron of Berlin, NH; a daughter, Gina (David) Martin of Berlin; five brothers, Raymond Biron of Canaan, Roland and Donald Biron of Clarksville, Harry Biron of West Stewartstown, and Albert Biron of Connecticut; a sister, Pauline Carroll of Rhode Island; four grandchildren, Abby Biron, Tyler, Bronson and Austin Martin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law Marie Banfill and his special girls Lisa and Elisabeth Whitaker, and Michaella Biron. Bernard is predeceased by his parents, two siblings, Philip and Lucille Biron, and nephew Paul Biron. Calling hours will be on Friday, March 4, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in West Stewartstown with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service will be in the spring at St. Albert’s Catholic Cemetery, of which notice will be given. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Biron may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Bernard M. Biron

June 7, 1943 - March 1, 2016