Maurice R. Berard, 67, a longtime resident of Bradford, died Saturday January 18, 2014 following a period of declining health.
Born in Lowell on December 7, 1946 he was a son of the late Louis and Jeanne (Carignan) Berard.
Moe was an accomplished chef and, over the years, has worked at many local restaurants including: the former Coq D'Or Restaurant in Dracut , Timmy Meehan's in Haverhill and most recently Chicks Roast Beef and Seafood in Bradford.
He is survived by his children, Steven Berard and his companion, Michelle Langlois of Haverhill, Kevin Berard and his wife, Dawn of Haverhill, Paul Berard and his wife, Marina of Plaistow, NH. He was the beloved "Pepere" to Calib and Payton Berard of Plaistow, NH. He is also survived by a sister, Theresa Sawyer, of Lowell; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Raymond & Pauline Berard of Dracut, Andre "Andy" & Sue Berard of Pelham, NH, Donald & Louise Berard of Salem, NH, Jean & Lois Berard of Nashua; a brother in law, Elphege Laurent of Lowell; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. He was the brother of the late Emile, Paul, Robert, Irene and Cecile Berard, Jeannette Bedard, Yvette Champagne, Claire Laurent and Aline Laurent.