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White; Bernard Allan “Bernie”

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White, Bernard Allan “Bernie”, 80, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away Sunday, September 26th, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Black Point, Queens County, he was a son of the late Harry and Selena (Finch) White.

He was a loving husband , father and grandfather. He worked for Stedmans Warehouse and Home Hardware in Toronto before moving back to Queens County in 1977, where he worked for Atlantic Book Binding and then at Stenpro until his retirement.

Bernie loved anything to do with the outdoors especially, watching and feeding his birds, landscaping his property and gardening. He was a fun loving guy and was always happiest when he was heading out to a dance.

He is survived by a daughter Judy (Ray) Dawson, of Uxbridge, Ontario; son Richard, of Mississauga,  Ontario; step daughters Glenna (Jim) O’Brien, of Lower Sackville, Vicki (Tim) Wolf, of Brooklyn; step sons Scott (Gwen) Oickle, of Western Head, Tony (Kathy) Dagley, of Milton; grandchildren Matthew, Shirley, Katrina, Cody, Krystie, Brittany, Tyler, Jessica; sisters Vera (William) Oliver, of Milton, Hilda Proctor, of South Haven, Nova Scotia; brother William (Marjorie), of Mersey Point.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley, sisters Alice Crew, Irene Ross, Doris Thistle; brother George.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, from 7-9 p.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 30th, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., from Trinity Anglican Church. Reverend Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com



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  1. So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to Scott, Gwen and the rest of the family.

    Teresa Smiley
    Greenfield, NS

  2. We were really sorry to hear about Bernie. It was always a pleasure to stop and talk to Bernie and he always had a positive attitude. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  3. Our sincere condolences to all members of the family. We are so sorry to hear the sad news of your loved one. May you find comfort in the wonderful moments you share now and always. Sincerely, Linda & Curtis

  4. Sorry to hear about the loss of my uncle.He will be remembered to us as the uncle with a great laugh and a great personality, always happy and quick with a joke. All the best to his immediate family in this tough time.
    Dennis & Liz.

  5. Sincere condolences to Bernie’s family, He will be missed, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.Will remember his laugh and him dancing to NFL music, Bernie was good people.

  6. we are sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. Bernie was one of the greatest people you could ever know.
    Our hearts are with the family.

  8. Judy & Rick, We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bernie always made me laugh , didn’t matter where we were,doing dishes at a family gathering or dance floor. Bernie will be missed

  9. So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. He was always smiling no matter where you saw him. Our condolences to the family.

  10. So sorry to hear about Bernie. He was one of the nic’est people
    I’ve ever known. He will be missed.

  11. To Bernie’s Family:

    I was so sorry to hear about Bernie. I worked with him at Stenpro and I alway thought he was a great guy. He was a happy and fun loving guy. He brightened my day just by having a quick word and laugh with me before he headed out of the office again.

    I haven’t seen him for quite some time but will alway remember him with fond memories. My condolences to this family.

  12. Our deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of Bernie. May the memories you have of him help with the loss.
    Aunt Helen, Beverley & Betty-Jean

  13. IT WAS A GREAT PLAEASURE TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MEET SUCH A SPIRIT AS BERNIE
    HE WAS A PERSON WHO SHARED POSITIVE WORDS AND WHITTY ADVISE
    TO HAVE SHARED 80 YEARS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAS BEEN A BLESSING
    BERNIE LOVED FOR PEOPLE TO LAUGH ,AND WE FEEL THATS HOW HE WOULD WANT THIS TIME SPENT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS ,THINKING ABOUT A LAUGHING MOMENT
    GOD BLESS BERNIE AND HIS FAMILY

  14. Bernie , we knew for a very short time … and only was in his presence a few times…he was an amazing person…..his quick whitt made us feel very relaxed around him …. .. His life he lived is to be celebrated with the laughter and comedy he would always bring forth no matter the depth of pain that was being shown… Rest in Peace Bernie…. you will always be remembered by those who knew you…. condolances to your family you have left behind… Blessing to you all…..James and marie O’Brien…..

  15. we are sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    deepest sympathies,
    doug & sylvia zwicker
    brian & kim mansfield

  16. Our deepest condolences to the family of Bernie. He was always smiling and happy. He was a great person to be around. We are so sorry for your loss.

  17. We are so sorry to hear the passing of Bernie…when ever we saw him he always had a BIG smile and a wave…hold onto the memories and keep them close at heart, they will help you through this rough time…Bernie is now FREE from pain!!!

    Sincerely,
    Willis & Corina Huphman

  18. To all the family members of Bernie White:
    Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Bernie. I remember Bernie and Shirley and their children coming home to Mersey Point for visits and all of us Hubley kids going over to the other side of the house to see and play with their children. I have many memories of those good times. God bless you all.
    Linda and Michael Wile and the other Hubley children

  19. To Vera and Bill 0liver and Family
    So sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories.
    Love Floris and Cecil St. Catharines

  21. My sincere condolences to the family…I am sure Bernie will show them all how to dance up there in heaven,Rock on Bernie,you sure were an awesome person,You will never be forgotten… Your family will miss you so…. much…. sincerely Deb an Byron oxox

  22. My heart just breaks to know we all have lost the sweetest soul I have ever had the pleasure to meet…I met Bernie at the Blarney Stone Restaurant where I work and I honestly can say we always had a good laugh everytime he came in…I just loved his beautiful personality and fantastic smile…I will greatly miss him but never forget him…Good Bye My Friend…love Shirley

  23. Bernie was a beautiful soul. Jamie and I found comfort in having him as a neighbor and a friend. We could always count on him for a sincere smile and laugh. His years on this earth were spent with a positive attitude and he touched the hearts and lives of everyone that knew him. He will be missed each day.
    Keep on Smiling.

    Sincere Sympathies to the Family,
    Jamie & Laurie-Anne Brown, Mersey Point

  24. Grampy was such an amazing person, Always positive, And always smiling, He always had a song too sing, or a tune too dance too, He was one of the most Amazing people i have ever known, You could always count on him for a warm hug and a smile.. And all he could ever ask for is everyone else too be happy,
    I miss and love you more than anything gramps.
    Rest In Peace..

  25. so sorry to hear of your loss,our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time of need. Your Dad’s big smile will be missed by all who know him. He will always remain in your heart.

  26. My deepest condolences to Bernie’s Family,

    I met Bernie when I worked at the Golden Pond,he would just

    brighten my day with that smile and sense of humor.He could

    sure make me laugh.Take comfort from the memories that you all

    shared with him and know he’s smiling down on you.

    Samantha & Fred Murphy
    Western Head

  27. I remember Bernie when I grew up in Mersey Point.My condolences to the family. Edith Roy,Bowmenville,ont.

  28. Our thaughts and prayers go to the family of Bernie, who had such a great sence of humor and a wonderful smile.

  29. TO BERNIE’S FAMILY —OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WINNING SMILE AND ALWAYS MAKE YOU LAUGH! HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM!!I HOPE HE WILL FIND SOME KIT-KAT BARS IN HEAVEN AS THEY WERE HIS FAVOURITE!!

  30. We remember Bernie coming into the shop often and always with a smile on his face, he truly was a wonderful person. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like him in it. He will be missed. Our condolences are with you all.

  31. We are sorry to hear about Uncle Bernie. He certainly has left Many of Great Memories in Our Lives. As for Judy & I along with different ones, we often talk about the different times we were together. Always got a joke and laugh from him.
    May The Lord be with us and help us through this difficult time.
    Our Sincere Condolences
    Judy, Lawrence & Family

  32. My sincerest condolences to the whole family. It has been quite some time since seeing Uncle Bernie. I do remember his frequent visits to Granny and Grandad’s house when I was a child. He was always smiling, teasing, and joking around. Your light-hearted spirit will be missed. Hugs and Kisses!

  33. There aren’t enough kind words to describe what a wonderful friend and neighbour Bernie was.This neighborhood will never be the same, with him gone. Bernie’s gardens will always keep him alive in my heart. My heart goes out to his family. Miss you Bernie. You can Rest In Peace now.

    Karen Dean
    Mersey Point

  34. Judy, Rick & familes,

    We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Bernie’s passing but it was good that you were all there with him at the end. We will never forget his infectious laugh and smile. We are sorry that we can’t be there with you tomorrow but we will surely be thinking of you during this most difficult time. Let your precious memories help you get through these days and weeks ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God Bless.

    Rose & Philip

  35. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have and knowing that he is reunited with Aunt Shirley. Thank you for the video – words just aren’t enough. Thinking of you. .

  36. I was sorry to hear the passing of a good frien to all. I worked with Bernie at Stenpro. He was always happy go lucky, a smile for you everyday. Hold on to your memories and he will always be with you in your hearts. H ewill be greatly missed by all that knew him. R.I.P.my friend.

  37. To Bernies Family:

    Bernie was a delight to visit when I arrived at his house to read the power metre. He always had a smile and even when he told me he was sick, he smiled. As I watched the video he was all smiles. He will be missed upon my visits now and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless!

    Mike

  38. So sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolences to Uncle Bernie’s family.

    It has been so many years, that I can’t recall exactly when I last saw him. However, his playful kidding and unmistakable laugh are forever etched in my memory.

  39. Our sincere condolences to all members of the family. Great Uncle Bernie always made us laugh as kids, and he always had a smile on his face when seeing us playing around the neighborhood. He will be missed.

  40. I remember my Uncle Bernie with such fond thoughts. Our 2 families did alot together, camping, trips, parties, etc. Uncle Bernie & my Dad Norm were the two craziest guys i have ever known. They always made you laugh. I have sooo many pictures of them dressed up or just being silly. Thank you Uncle Bern for leaving me such wonderful memories of times gone by! May you make everyone up in heaven have a laugh once in a while, just like you did down here with us! My thoughts are with Jude, Rick and families

  42. Judy and Ray and Rick and all the kids,

    Uncle Bernie was just a doll, that laugh . . . our hearts break to think we will never hear it again . . . that laugh . . . he will be missed forever by us too . . . .
    Donald and Diane

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