RUMFORD POINT — Joseph Anthoine Olin Bernard, 87, died peacefully at home March 10, of heart failure.

He was born in Sweden, March 6 1925, the son of J. Eugene and Delia (Boudreau) Bernard.

He grew up in South Rumford, attended Rumford schools, and was a graduate of Stephens High, Class of 1943.

He served as a Merchant Marine radio operator aboard Liberty ships during World War II.

He married Dorina (Martin), Oct. 20, 1947. They shared a lifelong love for family, friends and food.

Olin was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman; a four season sportsman.

He worked briefly at the Oxford Paper Co., before establishing Bernard’s Motor Exchange. Olin maintained his motor dealer license, and recently closed his salvage yard. He also worked for Israelson’s Dealership for more than 20 years; and then was a union millwright. Olin was a true Mainer, inventive, resourceful and productive.

He is survived by wife, Dorina; daughter, Rachael; sons, Olin E. and Martin; grandchildren, Brittney, Deidre, Allison, Olin E., Matthew, Charlie, Steven, Dorina and Alix: siblings, Edgar, Theresa and Louis.

Olin was predecesed by siblings, Omer, Gloria, Martha, Babe, Doris and Louetta.