FRANSEN, Bernard

FRANSEN, Bernard Arnold - In Loving Memory of Bernard Arnold Fransen 73 Years. Peacefully Monday, February 27th, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of Linda (Bennett) Fransen. Loving father of Sven, Kirsti (husband Loris Molino), Dana (husband Jason Bettiol). Cherished Poppa B. to Kyle, Owen, Janssen “Janni“, Lars and Leif. Dear son of Arnold and Bertha (Peltoniemi) Fransen predeceased. Loving brother of Leonard Fransen and Pat De Simone. In his youth, he was a member of the Finnish track and field team that practised at Alert's Field in Lockerby. At the age of 16 he graduated from Sudbury Mining and Technical School. In 1962, he was a member of the first class of engineers to graduate from the University of Waterloo. After their marriage in 1963, Bernie and Linda moved to Northern Quebec where he worked for the Dravo Corporation. In 1967, He obtained a scholarship to pursue a Masters Degree in Civil Structural Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. Upon returning to Sudbury, he taught engineering courses at Cambrian College and Laurentian University. Subsequently, he took the position of Director of Building Controls at the Regional Municipality of Sudbury. After retirement, Bernie and Linda spent many wonderful months each year at their cottage in the Laurentians. By far the greatest joy's in Bernie's life were his five grandsons. He loved them all deeply and took great pride in all of their accomplishments. Bernie was instrumental in the development and growth of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury from which he retired as the Director of Building Controls. A man of faith he attended St. Mark's United Church where he actively participated in the congregation's fellowship and ministries. He was a proud member of the Masonic lodge dedicated to its lessons of fraternity and friendship. He spent many happy times at the family cottage at Arundel Quebec. He had a great affinity for animals and will be sadly missed by canine buddy Finnlay and his cottage cats. Our family will be forever grateful for the love we all shared together. Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 2 P.M. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers donations to the Children's Treatment Center would be appreciated. (Friends may gather in the Chapel after 1:45 p.m. Wednesday). To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org