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Obituary for Bernard E. Tanner

Bernard E. Tanner


Warren – Bernard E. Tanner, 86, passed away on July 26, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Nancy J. Lathrope of whom he was married to for 62 years. He was born in New Milford, CT on November 7, 1930 to the late Eldred S. and Addie (Morrow) Tanner.

Bernard was a lifelong farmer in Warren and operated a Century Farm which began in 1784. He was a member of the Board of Selectman, Board of Finance, Cemetery Committee, Farm Bureau, Republican Town Committee, a lifetime member of the Warren Grange and former Fire Chief of Warren Fire Company. Bernard was a 40 year snowbird of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Marble Dale and St. Peter the Fisherman Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Bernard was also an avid shuffle board player.

Bernard is survived by two sons; Dennis Tanner and Terry (Tara) Tanner of Warren, his daughter Sheri Tanner Eichman of Torrington, CT, seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers; Elywn (Ruth) and Henry (Pauline) Tanner of Warren, one sister Avis Parkis of New York State along with several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank New Milford VNA hospice for their love and gentle care of Bernard.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Warren Volunteer Fire Company, 11 Sackett Hill Road, Warren, CT 06754.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 7:00-9:00pm at Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. A Memorial Service will be on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:30am at Warren Congregational Church, 4 Sackett Hill Road, Warren, CT 06754. Burial will be private.

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