McCARTHY, BERNARD - At his residence, October 16, 2012, Mr. Bernard Francis McCarthy of Tobique First Nation passed away at the age of 72. He was the partner of Joyce Sappier. Born at Grand Falls (Portage) in 1939, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Downing) McCarthy. Besides his partner Joyce, he is survived by step-children, Bette Paul of Tobique First Nation, Annette Jacques (Phillip Toner) of Blue Hill, Dwight Bear of London, ON, Roger Bear (Connie Nicholas), Gerald Bear (Tina Bear) and Deborah Perley (Ivan Jr.), all of Tobique First Nation, 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, sisters and brothers, Keith (Mary) of Butler, PA, Emily Quinn of Kingston, ON, Patricia Paul (Wayne) of Woodstock, Judy Pierce (Charles) of Piercemont, Jimmy (Patricia) of Saint John, Calvin (Barbara) of St. Paul, AB and Christopher (Terry) of Kingston, ON, sisters-in-law, Helena (late Joyner), Joan (late Archie) and Ginette (late Mayvard) and brother-in-law, Jim Bear (late Pauline), as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Pauline Bear, brothers, Joyner, Archie, Mayvard and Larry.
Resting at his home, 61 Main Street, Tobique First Nation from 1 p.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. Friday. His funeral service will be held Friday, October 19th at 2 p.m. from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Tobique First Nation with Father Curtis Sappier officiating. Arrangements are by O'Regan's Funeral Home Ltd., Grand Falls. www.oregans.ca