Bernard 'Bernie' MacLean
Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: September 8th, 1953
Passed in: Scotchtown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 30th, 2010
It brings us great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Bernard Cyril 'Jose' MacLean, 57, on Sept. 28, 2010.
Bernie was born on Sept. 8, 1953 in New Waterford to the late Alfred and Roberta MacLean. Though Bernie never married or had children of his own, he loved his goddaughter/niece, Tara Lynn, as if she were his own. Bernie also loved his two dogs, Roberta and Regan, who he took everywhere. Bernie was an avid sports fan who loved his New York Yankees and L.A. Lakers. He played floor hockey in the men's league for many years with the Gaetan Hawks and was also known to play darts with many friends and family at the old Cavalier Tavern. Bernie worked for Devco for many years at the Lingan Phalen and Prince collieries.
He is survived by his eight brothers, Charles 'Puggy' (Myrtle); Francis 'Crow' (Mary); Gerald 'Skinny' (Joanne); Clifford 'Bug' (Susie); Dale 'Mugs' (Linda); and Robert 'Yacky' (Joanne) three, sisters, Lynda (David) Syms, Darlene and Sharon (Eckie) MacNeil. He will be truly missed by his sister, Lynda who was more than a sister to Bernie and he looked up to her like a mother and his special brother-in-law, David who was like a true brother to him. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends.
Besides his parents, Bernie was predeceased by brother, John; sister, Sheila Marie and special aunt, Pasty Woodland.
Visitation will take place 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, (862-7500), on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. A funeral mass of celebration for Bernie will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Ave, with Fr. Douglas MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. A luncheon will be held at the Army, Navy & Air Force Unit 217, New Waterford, immediately following, all are welcome.
Donations may be made in Bernie's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
To place a donation or express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
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