Bernard Richard Favreau

Bernard Richard “Bernie” Favreau, age 78, of Jeffersonville, IN was promoted to Heaven at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Bernie was born on June 23, 1945 in Nashua, New Hampshire, to the late Raymond Ernest Favreau and Barbara Mae (Stewart) Favreau. On December 8, 1975, he married his wife, Diana Lynn (Shingleton) Favreau who survives.

 He was the owner/operator of Favreau Painting for many years. He was a member of Resurrection Life church in Clarksville, Indiana. Bernie known for his immaculate lawn which he spent countless hours manicuring to perfection and relaxing in his “Man Cave” He loved visiting Huber’s restaurant, taking trips with his nieces and nephews, camping, and enjoyed hosting their annual Derby parties. Bernie also was a big supporter of the St Joseph Orphanage as well.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Favreau Jr., and a sister Lorraine Rayburn.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Diana Lynn (Shingleton) Favreau; his children, Bernie E. Favreau of Shepherdsville, KY.  Brenda Murry of Pontiac, IL. and Bridget Rae Lasley (Brandon) of Owasso, OK. a sister, Patricia Ryan of Louisville, KY. and a brother, Robert Favreau of Palm Bay, FL. several grandchildren and great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.  

Visitation for Bernie will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon at Resurrection Life Church, 2804 Blackiston Mill Road, Clarksville, IN 47129, followed by a funeral service at noon. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, IN.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Resurrection Life Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Chapman Funeral Home, 431 West Harrison Ave, Clarksville, IN. 47129

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