Daniel Bernard « Bernie » Layes
1937-2019
Layes, Daniel Bernard « Bernie », age 82, of Merland,
Antigonish County passed away on November 25, 2019 in St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Daniel and
Margaret (Cameron) Layes.
Bernie started his working career as a forester and trucker
and had a contract with the Pulp Mill for over 40 years. A sunny day
in the woods on his old porter was a perfect day for him. He was an
avid race fan, loved sports, and enjoyed his beer. He will be sadly
missed my his many employees from over the years.
He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, his
wife of 56 years, Ethel (Breen); his children: Darlene (Mike)
Halfpenny, Pleasant Valley; Donnie, Afton; Susan (Hugh) Chisholm,
Afton; grandchildren: Sheena Halfpenny (Andrew MacDougall); Daniel
Halfpenny and Rebecca (Brandon) Wile; great grandchildren, Leyera and
Jasper; brothers: Francis, Billy, Melvin, Jimmy and Berkley; sister,
Aileen; and brother in law, Bob MacLean.
He was predeceased by his siblings, John, Lawrence, Laura
MacLean, Alex, Danny, Alec, Mary and Carol; granddaughter, Katrina
Halfpenny.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College
Street, Antigonish on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral
Mass will be held in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie on
Thursday at 2:00 pm with Reverend John Barry presiding. Burial in the
parish cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to St. Peter’s
Parish CWL. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
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19372019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Daniel Bernard Bernie Layes 19372019..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia