Bernard ‘Bernie’ Clark
1932-2022
William Bernard “Bernie” Clark,
age 89, of Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home, formerly of New
Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born in Stellarton, he
was a son of the late John and Anne (Fitzpatrick) Clark. Dad was a
machinist and foreman at Trenton Steel Works and retired as a
Superintendent from Hawker Siddley. When there was downtime from
Hawker Siddley, Dad worked at the PR Vocational School, Scott Paper,
Lingan and Trenton Power. Dad spent many untiring years coaching New
Glasgow Minor Hockey while Jim played and continued on well after. Dad
always had a car full of kids taking them to and from hockey games.
Dad was a devoted Catholic and long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as
having a big heart. Dad was a caring man that would do anything for
anyone. Dad truly enjoyed time with his great-grandchildren. He is
survived by a daughter, Colleen (Bim Casey) Peers; son, Jim (Donna
MacKay) Clark; grandchildren: Sandra Peers, Amanda Peers and Melissa
(Chris Smith) Peers; great-grandchildren: Jace and Ryan Smith, Jack
Knowles; sisters-in-law: Yvonne Heighton, Ethel Russell, Sandra
(Robert) MacDonald. He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen (Wallace)
Clark; brother, Robert “Red” (Theresa) Clark;
brothers and sisters-in-law: Jim (Muriel) Wallace, Bernie (Audrey)
Wallace, Keith Heighton, Robert Russell, Shirley (Robert) Armstrong. A
private visitation will take place. A private mass, by invitation,
will take place at 11 am Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes.
As per NS COVID restrictions, all attendees must wear a
mask and show proof of full vaccination and valid ID.
The service will be livestreamed with a link available
on Our Lady of Lourdes Facebook Page
at: www.facebook.com/LadyoflourdesChurch. Burial
will be at a later date in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Donations in
his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Alzheimer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New
Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernard ‘Bernie’ Clark 19322022..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Nova Scotia