Walter Bernard
Lieu de naissance : Eskasoni
Lieu de décès : Baddeck
Date de décès : 15 mai 2014
Walter Charles Bernard, 67, We’koqma’q First Nation passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Eskasoni, he was a son of the late Charles Andrew and Annie Mae (Sylliboy) Bernard. Walter was a member of the Elder’s Council and a member of the Cape Breton Chapter of the Relay for Life. He also was a member of the United Ostomy Association, Cape Breton Chapter and a champion for Native Rights.
Surviving are his daughters, Ericka (Fabian) Toney, Amy (G.T.), both of We’koqma’q; Michelle Marshall, Chapel Island; sons, Jonathon Marshall, Chapel Island; Andrew Phillip, We’koqma’q; sister, Julena Bernard, We’koqma’q; brothers, Alan (Juliana), John Wayne and Peter, all of We’koqma’q; grandchildren, Dylan, Evander, Lara and George Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kaylan Rae.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Raegan; brothers, Lawrence 'Lunch', Charles 'Chuckie' and Freddy.
Visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday in the Multi-Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Rd., We’koqma’q First Nation. Burial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Kateri Parish Cemetery, Salite to follow.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.
