Bert was born on December 17, 1945 to Aime and Bertha (Jam) Genest, and grew up in Plessisville, Quebec, Canada. He was the youngest of 6 children; Gilles, Adrian, Theodore, Marielle & Claudette. He married his wife Lise of 52 years on September 21, 1968.
He lived in Manchester, New Hampshire and spent his entire career in construction in Boston, Massachusetts and New Hampshire for over 30 years. He eventually retired to Hobe Sound, Florida, where he enjoyed working on remodeling projects with the same group of friends he worked with in the construction industry. He was a proud and skilled tradesman focused on quality work in all he did.
He leaves behind his wife Lise (Beauchesne) and sons Steve Genest (wife Amanda; grandchildren Ashley and Michael) and Eric Genest (wife Monia; her sons Brandon and Ian Sasseville). He is also survived by two sisters still residing in Quebec, Canada; Marielle and Claudette.
No funeral services are planned at this time, but there may be a Celebration of Life event with family and friends at a future date.
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