Stephen J. Bernier, 82, of Florence passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Northampton, the son of the late Laurent and Miriam (Mcnerny) Bernier. US Army Veteran. He was a lifelong resident of Northampton and was a Parking Authority Attendant for the city for many years. Steve leaves his loving wife Linda Bernier (Start), his children Larry Bernier and his wife Amy and Diane Battey and her husband Jeremy, and three grandchildren Connor, Chloe, and Zoe. He is pre-deceased by his siblings Kenneth & Leon Bernier. At Stephen’s request all services will be private with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Northampton.