After a brief battle with cancer, Reg passed away at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on September 10, 2009 at the age of 61. Born in St. John’s, N.L. on May 13, 1948, he is survived and dearly missed by his wife Noreen (O’Keefe) Bonnell of Fredericton; his mother, Bernice (Dunne) Bonnell; and his sons: Ian (Angela) Bonnell of Moncton, N.B. and Darryl Bonnell of Alta.; his stepchildren: Russell Hogue of Canmore, Alta. and Kathleen Hogue of Saint John, N.B.; two sisters: Vickie (Al) Brown of Fort McMurray, Alta. and Ivy (Rob) Hoffman of Sherwood Park, Alta.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous special friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by his sister, Donna MacIntyre (1991), and his father, Reg (2002). Reg had a lifelong and distinguished career in education. He was principal of the Canadian International School in Beijing, China, previously worked at District 18 office, was principal of Leo Hayes 2000-2006, Principal of Priestman Street School 1998-2000, Vice-Principal of George Street School 1997-98, Professional Development Staff Officer with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association for 11 years until 1997, and before that, worked with the Avalon North School Board in Spaniard’s Bay, N.L., and taught in Cow Head, N.L. Devoted to his wife, family and education, Reg also had a passion for motorcycle riding, having been a rider since he was 16 years old – and in 2005 purchased his dream bike, a red Honda Goldwing 1800. Visitation for family and friends will take place at the York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. There will be no funeral service in respect of Reg’s wishes. A Memorial Reception will also take place in St. John’s, NL at the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA) Building, 3 Kenmount Road from 2-4 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Internment will take place at Forest Road Cemetery in St. John’s, NL, time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in memory of Reg. (www.braintumour.ca). Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com