You are invited to sign Bernie's online guestbook, leaving a memory or sharing words of comfort with his family, as well as sharing photographs.   Flowers and other memorial items may also be ordered through our website.

G. Bernard Freer, 81, died Feb. 26, 2015 in Lexington, KY. Bernie was a science teacher at Binghamton City Schools, retiring after a career spanning 45 years. He was a longtime active member of the former First Presbyterian Church in Binghamton. A dedicated Freemason, he served several terms as Master of St. Marks-Philetus Lodge #1001 (now St. Mark’s-Vestal 435) F& AM and was a recipient of the Grand Lodge Dedicated Service Award. He was a member and past presiding officer in the Otseningo Bodies, AASR, Valley of Binghamton and a recipient of the NYSCOD Meritorious Service Award (MSA). He was also a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Malta Commandery and Kalurah Shrine. A faithful member of the Boy Scouts, generations of local scouts benefitted from his leadership and knowledge as a Naturalist at Camp Tuscarora. Bernie will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit. He was very trusting and was always willing to extend the fullest measure of help to anyone in need. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Brink) Freer of Lexington, KY, two nephews Charles G. and Stanley L. Borden, a grandniece Katrina Warden, step-children Andrew Miner, A.J. Miner and Jennie Darrow, grandson Luke Darrow, mother-in-law Jennie Brink, sister-in-law, Susan Mariani, his caregiver Mikhail Proctor, dear friends Tim McMullin, Scott Kinne, Gene Graves and Pastor Tony Hancock at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lexington and his beloved Dachshund Abbey.  Bernie was predeceased by his sister Sharon Borden.

A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Saturday March 7 at the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton, 42 Chenango St. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 -8 pm at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton. Masonic  services will be at 7:30 pm. He will be entombed in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund c/o of 108 Lincoln Dr. Vestal, NY 13850. You are invited to sign his guestbook at www.HEFUNERALHOME.com
 

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