Dr. Marco Bérard

Dr. Marco Bérard, age 46, of Potsdam, NY and formerly of Sorel, Québec, passed away at the Canton Potsdam Hospital on September 10, 2015. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service and the J.A. Larin Funeral Home in Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Québec. Friends may call at the J.A. Larin Funeral Home on September 18th from 2-5 and 7-10pm. A memorial service will be held on the 19th at 11:30 am at the Saint-Louis-De-Gonzague Church, Québec. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 – 11:15 am that day. Contributions in his memory can be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.

Marco is survived by his wife Marie-Caroline Piché; his parents Jean Bérard and Henriette Nadeau; his son Jean-Sébastian Bérard; daughters Sarah-Frédérique Bérard and Emilie-Rose Bérard; his sister Marie-Claude Bérard Sorel and husband Robert Faithfull and niece and nephew Kelly-Ann and William Faithfull.

` Marco was born on February 20, 1969 in Sorel, Québec to Jean Berard and Henriette Nadeau. He attended Sorel High School and Veterinary School at University of Montreal. He was an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Canton Potsdam Hospital. On July 17, 1999 at Saint-Louis-De-Gonzague, he was married to Marie-Caroline Piché. They moved to Potsdam in 2014.

Marco was very passionate about his family and his work. He loved everything. He enjoyed history, travel, scuba diving, sports, cars, biking, ATV’s, archery and gardening. He was very passionate about life in general.

The Bérard family would like to graciously thank everyone in the area who helped care for Marco. The family is overwhelmed by their kindness.