Joseph Gordon Bernard
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Eskasoni
Passed on: June 27th, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Gordon Bernard, age 65 on Monday, June 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late William and Katherine (Leenders) Bernard.
Joe worked for Abamoweg Wood Workers for several years. He later worked for Crane Cove Seafoods/Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife/Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources with his second family until his retirement in January.
Joe devoted his life to St. Anne and loved spending time in Potlotek with his grandchildren. He was also a dedicated No. 1 fan of the Boston Bruins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary; his only son Joe, daughters, Nadine (Spencer), Catherine (Simon), Martha (Anthony) and Joanne (Nicholas); 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Gerald, Mike and Tommy; sisters, Eleanor, Angel, Eva, Theresa, Agnes, Rose, Lucina, Irene and Margareth; godchildren; several nieces and nephews and many, many special friends.
He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents, godparents, father-in-law and special grandson Levi.
Visitation for Mr. Bernard will take place after 7pm on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:30am, Holy Family Church, Eskasoni with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
