Charles F. “Butch” Bernard, 80 yrs. of Honey Brook, died on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital.

Butch was born in Coatesville on Wednesday, March 22, 1944.  He was the son of the late Charles H. and Rose (Ford) Bernard.   Butch was the husband of B. Jane (Hartenstine) Bernard, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

He retired after 35 years as an electrician at the former Lukens Steel.   Butch and his family were the proud owners of the Bernard’s Tree Farm, supplying many local families with their fresh cut Christmas trees.   He loved hunting, fishing, traveling and bird watching with Jane.   Butch enjoyed taking his dog Barney for runs on the farm.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Clevenstine.

Butch is survived by his three sons, Wade Bernard and Wes Bernard both of Honey Brook and Tom and his wife Janet Bernard of Elverson. There are 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa.  A graveside service will follow at 12 PM from the Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Glenmoore, Pa., with Pastor Brad Miller officiating.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com 

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My condolences to Jane, Wade, Wes and Tom. Butch was a good man, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Mark Stauffer
3/19/2025 7:57:54 PM

I'm deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the happy memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.

~ Alex
3/17/2025 8:40:01 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry we will not be able to be there but will be thinking of you and hope to see you when we get back to PA. With Love, Vic and Patty

~ Vic and Patty Dodd
3/14/2025 10:15:27 PM

Hi Jane, So sorry to hear about Butch. I hope you are doing ok and take care of yourself during these stressful times. You have three good boys to stand behind you.

~ Susan Styer Elverson, PA
3/14/2025 3:41:13 PM

Sorry for your loss. We will be unable to attend due to Lucia's follow up for her surgery .

~ Richard Hlavacek Honey brook , PA
3/14/2025 9:52:03 AM

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