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John James Bernard

John James  Bernard

Born In: Morrell P.E.I.
Born: April 7th, 1934

Passed in: Eskasoni
Passed on: March 7th, 2015

John James Bernard, 80, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his home in Eskasoni.
Born April 7, 1934 and raised in Morrell, P.E.I., he was the son of the late Matthew and Mary Janet (Pierro) Bernard. He moved to Boston, Mass. and later moved to Eskasoni.
In his early years, Dad worked multiple trades as a carpenter and with the Search & Rescue Team. He was also an avid outdoorsman. In his younger years you would find him hiking, collecting rocks, making teepees or crafts and driving his sports car; his black dodge Challenger. During Pow Wow season you would find him sitting in the front row enjoying the sound of the drums.
He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Catherine Bernard; his daughters, Karen Paul (Ekkian), Liz Bernard, Debbie Dennis (James), Arlene Doucette, Elaine Bernard and Rose Woods; his sons, John Bernard, Brian Bernard (Joanie), Blaise Marshall, Elton Bernard (Connie), James Sylliboy (Marie). He is also survived by his 30 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, his personal nurse – his granddaughter, Jasine (Kevin) Bernard and his ‘Dute’ Mare Dennis (Jon Lewis). Also surviving is brother, Frank Bernard (Joanne), P.E.I.; sister, Rita Evans, Indian Brook and best friends, Al Oakley and Thomas George Poulette.
He was predeceased by his son, Peter Matthew Bernard, who died in infancy; brother, Ernest Bernard; sister, Lena Bernard; godson, Leonard Marshall and granddaughter, Shara Bernard.
Visitation for Mr. Bernard will take place at his residence 236 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.



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