He was born on September 19, 1934, in Rumford, Maine, the son of Michael and Mary Chiasson, the youngest of 14 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia Giroux Chiasson; granddaughter Tayler; great granddaughter Novah Skye; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his three sons, Michael, Douglas, and Joseph, and all of his siblings.
Bernard was a Red Sox and Patriots fan, and was well known house painter on the Shoreline. He was also a well known steel guitarist with the Country Kings. He will be missed by his many friends who will remember him for being kind to everyone!
"So till we meet again." Love Patty.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 12th, at 11am in St. John Church, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook. Burial with military honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Westbrook. There are no calling hours.