Bernard Ira Kinney, 82 of Sebastian, Fl died Friday, March 1st 2024 with his family by his side.
He was born to the late Elva Kingsbury and Ira Kinney on July 1, 1941 in Houlton, Maine. Bernard graduated from Waterville High School in 1961. He married Rose Marie Thibeau in 1962, and they lived together in Maine before moving to Florida.  They retired in Sebastian, Fl in 2020.

Bernard was a poultry farmer at age 15 and later became a home builder and carpenter while living in Vassalboro, Maine.

Bernard is survived by his wife Rose of 61 years, his sons Bernard and Michael, Michael's wife Analiza, and three boys, Christopher, Michael Jr., and Robert.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian. A Celebration of Bernard's Life will follow.

Donations can be made to the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit Bernard's memorial page at www.seawindsfh.com