Paul T. Bernier, 75, passed away on Monday June 19th surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Holyoke, son of the late Marie (Lamirande) and Charles V. Bernier. He has been a resident of South Hadley since 1990 and worked as a maintenance mechanic for U.S. Tsubaki Automotive. Paul was a Vietnam war veteran where he served in the Army. He is predeceased by his parents and three siblings; Charles Bernier, Robert Bernier and Marie Geaughan. He leaves behind his wife Janet (Murray) of South Hadley, a daughter, Candace L. Beauregard and husband William of Springfield, two brothers; Lawrence Bernier of Chicopee and Alan Bernier of South Hadley, a sister, Joanne Blackford of Trenton, FL, a granddaughter, Celia J. Rosa, his lifelong friend Keith Berman and his dog Zoey. A private service will be held for Paul at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. The O'Brien Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information please visit obrienfamilyfh.com.