Bernard Saffron, 90, of Denton passed away Saturday morning, August 26, 2017 at the Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was born May 12, 1927 in Ironwood, Michigan to George and Mary Theresa Dudra Saffron.

He was a graduate of Marquett University.  Bernard married Juanita Elizabeth Bay on January 15, 1955 in Milwaukee WI.  She preceded him in death on May 28, 2012.  He was a Controler and Accountant for Kolmar Labs prior to retirement.

He is survived by his daughter, Pam Merlau and husband Don, a granddaughter, Bayleigh Merlau of Highland Village, sister, Patricia Ann Cortichiato and husband Larry of New Berlin WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother George Saffron.

The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors on Tuesday August 29, 2017 from 6-8:00 P.M. for visitation and Rosary Service at 6:30 P.M.  A funeral mass will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army for hurricane relief.