Bernard Quesnel, 86, a lifelong resident of Middlebury, Vt , passed unexpectedly on December 2, 2024, at UVM Medical Center. Born in Shoreham Vt to Euclide and Alice Quesnel, he graduated from Middlebury High School as class president in 1958. Bernard then dove into several spirited entrepreneurial adventures that took him all over New England and Canada. Bernard's businesses provided work and stability for his family and many others in the community. Bernard's zest for life and work ethic kept him going and doing what he loved until the end.

In Bernard's downtime, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, quiet summer mornings on Lake Dunmore, and laughing with his friends and family. Bernard is survived by his beautiful and devoted wife of 60 years, Sandra (Hornbeck) Quesnel, his 3 children, Deb Spencer/John Spencer, Sue Quesnel/Jim Roberts, and Andrew Quesnel/Leslie Quesnel. The grandchildren who lit up his life, Madison Hancock/Austin Hancock, Travis Spencer, Caroline Quesnel and Luke Quesnel. His brother, Louis Quesnel and many friends, both old and new. Bernard lived life to its fullest and will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday December 13, 2024 at 10 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Middlebury with the Rev. Brandon Schneider as the celebrant.

Memorial donations can be made to Project Independence, 112 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com