It is with
heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Berkley (Junior)
Allan Breen of Halifax, formerly of Havre Boucher. Berkley passed away
on September 20th, 2022, at The Sagewood
Continuing Care Community, Lower Sackville, surrounded by his loving
family.
Born in
Antigonish, December 2nd, 1960, he was the son
of the late Sadie (Fougere) and Berkley Breen. Along with his parents,
he was predeceased by mother and father-in-law, Shirley and Philip
Nash, his grandparents Eva and Wallace Breen, Laura and Francis
Fougere, and Godmother Paula
Breen.
He is survived
by his wife Joann (Nash) Breen, Halifax, and siblings; Joan (Lloyd)
Morgan, Antigonish, Claude (Julie) Fougere, Havre Boucher, Mark (Judy)
Fougere, Havre Boucher, Darlene (Dave) Farrell, Quispamsis, NB,
Marlene (Garth) Stewart, Havre Boucher, Norma (John) MacPherson, Havre
Boucher, Carmen Breen, Stratford, PEI, Lorne (Shareen) Breen, Moncton,
NB, Godfather Damien Breen and the extended Nash
family.
Berkley was a
member of the Marine Workers, Local 1, and was very dedicated to his
career of 29 years at the Halifax Shipyard as an
electrician.
A devoted Habs
fan, he loved his hockey and team rivalry with his brothers and
brothers-in-law. He enjoyed a good game of cards and always admired
his trucks and sports cars. Berkley also enjoyed dancing, golfing,
four wheeling and hunting.
Family was
especially important to Berkley. He cherished his visits to the ole
homestead. He loved all of his nieces and nephews and special God
daughter Lindsay MacPherson. To his young grand nieces and nephews, he
was Uncle « Nuner. » He will be missed dearly by his entire
family and friends.
The family
would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Carolyn Drysdale-Buhr
and all the staff at The Sagewood for their wonderful care, kindness,
and support, and for making his final days so
peaceful.
Visitation
will be held Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at
St. Paul’s Centre, Havre Boucher, from 4 to 8pm. Funeral
mass will be held Monday, September 26th, 2022,
at 1pm in St. Paul’s Church with Reverend Allan MacPhie and
Reverend Bill Crispo presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Heart & Stroke
Foundation, to Sagewood resident Colin Greeley at Go
Fund Me to help with the purchase of a wheelchair van, or to
a charity of your choice. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
« To
live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. » –
Thomas Campbell
1960 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Berkley Allan Breen 1960 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia