Fort Kent--- Jeannette "Bee" Bard, 86, peacefully entered into Eternal Life March 15, 2024, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility, with her family at her side. She was born September 19, 1937 in Fort Kent, a cherished daughter of the late Victorie and Delia (Voisine) Bard.

Widely known and respected in her community, Bee was a symbol of steadfastness and stability, having lived her entire life at the Bard Homestead on Pleasant Street. She dedicated herself to her work at the Registry of Deeds for 32 years before her retirement in 2002. She shared her talent in accounting and assisted many friends and neighbors over the years with tax preparation.

Bee learned to fish from her father and delighted in sharing this passion with her family throughout her lifetime. During her younger years, she actively participated in a women's bowling league, enjoying the camaraderie and competition. In her later years, Bee was an ardent supporter of PAWS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing cats in the Valley. Reflecting her compassionate nature and love for animals, particularly her cherished feline companions.

Among Bee's greatest joys in life was her role as an aunt. She found immense fulfillment in nurturing and supporting her nieces and nephews and their growing families; it was a true embodiment of the essence of unconditional love. She loved to share stories of her parents and her own childhood experiences, creating lasting memories for all who heard them. Bee's legacy of kindness, generosity and dedicated support will continue to inspire and uplift those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Besides her parents, Bee was predeceased by her beloved siblings: Willard Bard, Joseph I. Bard, Elsie Clark, Eva Plourde, Roland Bard Sr., Thomas Bard, and Theresa Nadeau.

She is survived by her sister, Bernadette Bouchard; a long-time family friend, Pauline Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church, E. Main St., Fort Kent. Burial will follow in the family lot of the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bee's name may be made to PAWS, in honor of her dedication to the welfare of animals.  Arrangements were entrusted to Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home, 14 E. Main St., Fort Kent.