NEWPORT – Bernard F. Page, 77, died Feb. 28, 2011, at a Pittsfield hospital. He was born April 23, 1933, in North Newport, a son of Clifford and Inez (Richardson) Page.
In spite of his mental handicap, “Buddy” or “Bernie,” as his staff called him, enjoyed summer outings at the lake with family and friends. He loved people and wasn’t afraid to say so. During the past seven and a half years, Buddy was able to live in a special house to him, built by his grandparents.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepfather, Donald Shaw. He is survived by a sister, Mary Parkhurst of Mesa, Ariz.; three half sisters, Donna Hillman and Sandra Strout, both of Hermon, and Jane Robinson of Apple Valley, Calif.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his cat, Tiger. The family especially thanks his caregivers.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport, with the Rev. Garnett Chute officiating. Spring burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Etna. Memorial donations may be made to Hermon Baptist Church Outreach Ministries, 2496 Route 2, Hermon, ME 04401. Those who wish may leave written tributes at
www.CrosbyNeal.com.