Bruce A. Bardin
Home:
Putnam
Date of Death:
June 6, 2009
Age:
74
Birthdate:
July 17, 1934
Place of Birth:
Utica, New York
Service Information:
Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:00 AM 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret
Visitation:
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam

Bruce Bardin, 74, of Pomfret Street, Putnam, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Paquin) Bardin . He was born July 17, 1934 in Utica, NY, son of Robert and Edith (Pease) Bardin.

 

He had made his home in Putnam most of his life. He was a 1952 graduate of Putnam High School. Bruce was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Navy from 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956. He served aboard the US Glacier and the US Lake Champlain. He graduated from Worcester School of Business Science with an Associate's Degree. He was employed at American Standard for 13 years in the IBM Data Processing Department, later he was employed by the State of CT DEP as a forest maintainer, retiring after 27 years and then was employed part time for the Putnam School System as FRC Security from 1998 to 2008. He has served on the Putnam ZBA since 1985, a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed going to NASCAR Races and going to his grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals.

 

He leaves his wife Sylvia of 50 years, his son Brian Bardin and his wife Marcia of South Killingly, his daughter Sharon Gnatowski and her husband Michael of Moosup, four grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Eric and Jocelyn.

 

Funeral will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 9:15 AM from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, followed by Military Honors. Calling Hours will be Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to NECCOG, Animal Services, PO Box 759, Dayville, CT. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

 



Nancy Noon Wolfe June 8, 2009
To Sylvia, Brian, Sharon and family - I am so sorry about Bruce's passing. My dad and he had been friends for as long as I can remember and they seemed to balance one another. Bruce always had a smile when I would see him and always ask how my parents were. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time - Nancy and Scott Wolfe

Richard Gott June 9, 2009
I went to school with Bruce's son and worked at Day Kimball Hospital where I met Mrs. Bardin. I met Bruce some years later when I did some work for him. I remember Bruce and his family as pleasant and friendly people, certainly of which Bruce must have played a role in as husband and father. He'll be missed even by those of us who only knew him briefly.

Judy June 9, 2009
Dad, You will be missed but never forgotten. Love Judy

chris Lamothe June 9, 2009
Dear Sylvia,Bruce and Sharon, Please accept my sympathies in the loss of Bruce....I have many memories of my parents spending time with Bruce and Sylvia as we were all growing up..boy was that long ago..I know my mom and dad thought the world of both of you...remember the happy memories..those will get you through these difficult days...Chris Beaupre Lamothe

Marc & Robin Coderre June 9, 2009
Dear Sylvia, Brian and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was always pleasant and caring and always there to say Hi and say a kind word. He will be missed by all. Take care and may God comfort you in your time of grief. Fondly, Marc & Robin Coderre

Pam Ahnberg June 9, 2009
Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I always enjoyed seeing you and him come to the pharmacy and stir up a little trouble with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pam

dd June 9, 2009
we are sorry to hear about the losss of your husband and father and grandfatehr,he will be deeply missed by those who loved hom.we will keepyour famoliy in our prayers,you will cherish the moment you had and thats nothing none can take away

Mark Hovanec June 9, 2009
Buddy, A difference of 25 years of age never ment a thing to us. I was always greeted with "HEY BUDDY" or "HEY GOV". And 29 years of friendship is tough to let go. You will be in my daily thoughts and memories forever!We will meet again someday and "THE FOREST WILL ECHO WITH LAUGHTER" I LOVE YA..MH . I Promise to keep an eye on Slyvia.....

Curt & Mary Ellen June 9, 2009
Dear Sylvia, We never forgot the way Bruce sat outside the office diligently checking everyone's ID's. Andrea was just a baby when she used to call him "Mr.Juice" Up until recently, we enjoyed running into Bruce when he deliverd the mail. He was always happy to see the staff, and always stopped to chat. Curt & M.E. Prochowski

Christine Gosselin June 10, 2009
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to your entire family. Mr. Bardin will always be remembered for his warm smile and friendly personality. Sincerely - Chris Rob Andrew & Heather Gosselin

Barbara Leclerc June 10, 2009
Sylvia,my sympathy on the loss of your husband.

Carrie Blackmar June 10, 2009
Sylvia, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Bruce and the dog coming to summer camp! His smiling face will be missed much by all who knew him.

marian smat June 10, 2009
his smile will always be remembered and his caring. Syl sorry I can not be there with u but have a Bronchial infection... see u soon

Marc Mainville June 10, 2009
There was no one I enjoyed watching youth hockey with more. Your warmth as a person kept us all a little more comfortable standing near the glass.

Nancy Constant June 10, 2009
Sending our sympathies from those that worked and knew Bruce during his time with DEP. I always enjoyed his visits to the Nursery Headquarters and working with him during fire season. He was always a gentleman.

Kevin and Lisa Bianchi and Family June 10, 2009
Bardin Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr.Bardin will be missed dearly, I remember as a child riding bikes with Sharon, he could fix anything for us, bikes brakes ect....our prays are with you.

Tom & Erin Wendorf June 10, 2009
Sylvia, are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It has always been a pleasure to see you and Bruce. We always enjoy your company, you are like family to us. We will miss him greatly and always have great memories of those hockey days. Love, TEMAK

Alfred @ Jane Mowry June 10, 2009
To Sylvia and your children Sharon and Brian, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband and Father, please accept our heartfelt sympathy and the hope that the kind words of family and friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear. Most sincerely, AL & Jane

Matthew and Lara Quinn June 10, 2009
Dear Sylvia and family, Our deepest condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed Bruces sense of humor and stories of the way things used to be at Natchaug. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Matthew and Lara Quinn

Jocelyn Bardin June 11, 2009
Grandpa I will never forget what a wonderful Grandpa you were to me. I will miss you very much!

Iris Stinson June 12, 2009
Dear Syl and family, I cannot recall when I met Bruce but instantly you had a friend for life and you just felt like you knew him forever. His smile was so endearing. It didn't matter wherever you saw him he would always stop to chat. I have lived in PA for the last 6 yrs and always love going home in hopes that I will see those faces and people I so dearly miss even if only in passing. If you don't recall me I am Peter and Audrey Place's sister and a good friend to your sister Cindy. You are in our prayers and thought of daily. May God bring you comfort knowing he is at peace and making new friends! God bless, Iris

Patricia Mayo and Muriel Beausoleil June 12, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Sylvia, family and friends. We too will miss seeing him at Rite Aid and as time goes by we hope that the memories shared will be of comfort and healing for all.