Bernard “Bernie” Michael Hedderson
July 08, 1938 – March 21, 2021
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HEDDERSON Bernard (Bernie) (July 8, 1938 – March 21, 2021)
With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Lt. Bernard (Bernie) Michael Hedderson on March 21, 2021 at the age of 82 into the loving arms of his son. Predeceased by his son Sean; parents Bernard and Josephine (nee Philpott); stepdaughters Theresa Wiseman and Agnes Whelan; brothers Thomas, Jim, Michael, Frank and Bill; and his sisters Anna, Nell, Bess, Peggy, Bernadette and Mary.
Left to mourn with precious memories are his wife of 36 years Suse (nee Sturge);
his devoted children Terry, Carol (Tony) Lewis, Jo Ann (Jerome Ryan), and Judy (Denis) King; stepchildren: Linda (Jamie) Schreiter, Marie (Wayne) Heath, Gerard (Alicia) Wiseman, Johnny (Lesley) Wiseman, and Danielle (Glen) Spurgeon; grandchildren Marc (Danielle) Whelan, Sarah (Jordan) Knox, Kyle Ryan, Nick Lewis, Brianna King, and Julie Ryan; step-grandchildren: Gary (Jennifer) Whelan, Sheneena (Steve) Saunders, Brandon Heath, Luke (Taylor) Schreiter, Angela (Khalid) Schreiter, Jaide (Keith) Wiseman, Morgan Wiseman, Paige Wiseman, Dylan Wiseman, Dallas Wiseman, Jack Spurgeon, and Reid Spurgeon; great-grandchildren: Molly, Johnathon, Zachary, Thea, Benjamin, Zariyah, Samantha, Henry and Jude; brothers: Mike (Nancy), Ed (Gladys), and John (Maxine); sisters: Joan (Bernie) Cameli, Trish (Lee) Martin, and Cecilia (Ernest) Edwards; sister in-law Hope (Jim); as well as a very large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Listowel, New York, Toronto, and California.
Born and raised in St. John’s, the 8th of 19 children, Bernie developed a strong work ethic as a young man. He worked many different jobs before joining the St. John’s Regional Fire Department in 1965. Throughout his 25 years of service with the Fire Department he was promoted to Lieutenant and retired at the age of 52. During his 30 years of retirement Bernie continued to work in other fields, but he always made time to travel to the mainland to visit family and friends.
Bernie was a loving, dedicated brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His happy place was “Bernie’s Garden” in Marysvale, where he spent many weekends with his family. He loved to get everyone together for family suppers, singalongs, watching sports, and many other celebrations.
Though small in stature, he had a huge personality, having a lasting impact on everyone he met. His passing has caused an enormous void in our lives and he will be missed tremendously.
Funeral service to take place from St. Teresa’s Parish, Mundy Pond Road, on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:00am. This service will be by invite only. For anyone who would like to view virtually, please check Cauls website and to follow the link provided.
As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or, donations may be made in Bernie’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To view the online guest book or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.cauls.ca.
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernard Bernie Michael Hedderson 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N