Laurent Joseph Lucien Bertrand

Chief Petty Officer, 2408, RCN

Born:  08 Jan 1911, Montreal, Quebec

Died: 29 Apr 1944 at sea

Book of Remembrance

BERTRAND, Joseph Laurent Lucien - January 8, 1911 - April 29, 1944 - 75 years ago today you lost your life in the sinking of the HMCS ATHABASKAN and lie buried in Plouescat, France along with 28 of your shipmates. You left behind a wife, Mary Madeleine (Murphy) Bertrand who loved you to her last breath. You also left three young daughters, Jeanne, Kathleen, and Bonita. We have never forgotten your sacrifice for Canada and especially for your family. We will love you to our last breath as well. Thankfully remembered, Jeanne, Kathleen, Bonita, Paul and families. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald 29 Apr 2019)

BERTRAND, Joseph Laurent Lucien - January 8, 1911 - April 29, 1944 - Seventy-nine years ago you died in the sinking of the H.M.C.S Athabaskan and are interred in Plouescat, France cemetery with 28 of your shipmates. Left behind were your loving wife, Madeleine (Murphy) and three daughters, Jeanne, Kathleen and me. I am the last of your daughters. Born on your birthday while you were at war, you never held me or kissed me. I have loved you and grieved for you all the days of my life. I once read that we die twice, once when we die and again when the last person dies who has spoken your name. When I pass I hope those left behind will continue to speak your name and pass your life story on. Lovingly remembered Bonita (Bertrand) Mercer and Paul (Carol) Bertrand. (The Saltwire Network 29 Apr 23)