Charlene 'Charly' Lafford-Bernard
Born In: Sydney
Born: May 7th, 2011
Passed on: March 12th, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of their precious little Angel Charlene Catherine Lafford-Bernard ‘Charly’ of Wagmatcook First Nation, two-years old.
Born May 7, 2011, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney N.S.
She passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Charly was the daughter of Charlene Bernard, Wagmatcook, and Mike Lafford (Paq'tnkek).
She is survived by her sisters, Charlotte, Suzanne; brothers, Dennis Googoo, Jerome Googoo, Patlik (Tayla), Kendrick, Dean, Dominque (Antigonish), Michael, all of Wagmatcook; godparents, Natalie Denny (Tim Chuck), Eskasoni, Matt Morris (Kayla), Halifax, Helen Bernard and Matt Collette both of Wagmatcook; grandparents, Florence Bernard (Wayne MacDougall), Sydney, Philip J. Bernard Sr. (Karen Pierro), Wagmatcook, Annie Lafford (Paq'tnkek) and Peter J. Isaac, Chapel Island; and she will be sadly missed by several aunts and uncles and cousins.
Charly was predeceased by great-grandparents, Peter and Helen Googoo, Mary Susan and Frank Bernard, Wagmatcook, Ben and Margret Lafford (Paq'knkek).
Charly was a member of Wagmatcook Blessed (Saint) Kateri Tekakwitha Church. With the little time she had with us Charly was deeply loved by her family and friends. She enjoyed her time with her siblings; even though she couldn't speak you can tell by her beautiful smile she always had. She also loved it when her father played the guitar and sang to her. Charly and mommy were hardly seen apart, and have been to many places, but her favourite place was always being home with her wonderful and loving family that cared for her so much.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her parents greatly appreciated all who visited her at home and during her stay in the hospital. They also appreciated all those who prayed for her.
Visitation for Charlene Catherine Lafford-Bernard ‘Charly’ will take start Saturday, March 16, 2013, 5 p.m. at her home, 62 Humes Rear Rd. (Pe-kla-nk). The funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, March 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Blessed (Saint) Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Wagmatcook, with Rev. Calistus Abazie officiating with burial to follow in the Queen of the World Cemetery, Wagmatcook.
Memorial donations can be made to the family of late Charlene Catherine Lafford-Bernard.
The family would like to thank the staff of the IWK Childrens Hospital, Pediatric Nurses in Sydney, Health Nurses at the Wagmatcook Health Center, as well as Dr. Martin Abenheimer Pediatrician.
Funeral is under the care and direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
