Obituary for Bernard Erlin Snowdeal
ROCKPORT – Bernard Erline Snowdeal, 88, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023 with his wife, Gloria, of 67 years by his side. He was surrounded by many family members in his final days who gathered to share stories and extend their love and gratitude for Bernard.
Born on April 20, 1934, he was the son of Wesley Snowdeal and Venetta Callahan. A South Thomaston native, he spent many years putting his extensive carpentry skills to work as a boat builder at Rockland Boat Shop. Bernard was an avid hunter and fisherman. Making furniture, gardening, and spending time with family were just a few of his favorite pastimes.
He was a Korean War Combat Veteran who proudly served his country in the 187th Airborne Division earning the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal for his service. He was a proud lifetime member of the American Legion and Rockland Elks Club where he enjoyed many evenings engaged in storytelling.
In 1956, Bernard married the love of his life. He spent the rest of his years providing and caring for his family as a steadfast and strong husband and father. He was well known in the community and always quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed his help.
Other than his parents, Bernard was predeceased by two daughters, Hazel Philbrook and Janet Fogg; son-in-law, Tim Fogg. He is survived by his wife Gloria; one son, David Snowdeal and his partner Cindy; brother Lewis and his wife Lillian; sisters, Virginia, Crystal and her husband Claude, Barbara and her husband Robert; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends whom he cared about dearly. The family would like to extend a special ‘Thank You’ to the staff of the Med Surge Unit at Pen Bay Medical Center for the exceptional care they provided.
There will be a graveside service for family and friends in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Travis Mills Foundation, 647 Castle Island Road, Mt. Vernon, ME 04352 or at travismillsfoundation.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with the Snowdeal Family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
Born on April 20, 1934, he was the son of Wesley Snowdeal and Venetta Callahan. A South Thomaston native, he spent many years putting his extensive carpentry skills to work as a boat builder at Rockland Boat Shop. Bernard was an avid hunter and fisherman. Making furniture, gardening, and spending time with family were just a few of his favorite pastimes.
He was a Korean War Combat Veteran who proudly served his country in the 187th Airborne Division earning the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal for his service. He was a proud lifetime member of the American Legion and Rockland Elks Club where he enjoyed many evenings engaged in storytelling.
In 1956, Bernard married the love of his life. He spent the rest of his years providing and caring for his family as a steadfast and strong husband and father. He was well known in the community and always quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed his help.
Other than his parents, Bernard was predeceased by two daughters, Hazel Philbrook and Janet Fogg; son-in-law, Tim Fogg. He is survived by his wife Gloria; one son, David Snowdeal and his partner Cindy; brother Lewis and his wife Lillian; sisters, Virginia, Crystal and her husband Claude, Barbara and her husband Robert; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends whom he cared about dearly. The family would like to extend a special ‘Thank You’ to the staff of the Med Surge Unit at Pen Bay Medical Center for the exceptional care they provided.
There will be a graveside service for family and friends in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Travis Mills Foundation, 647 Castle Island Road, Mt. Vernon, ME 04352 or at travismillsfoundation.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with the Snowdeal Family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.