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Doyle,
Bernard Joseph “Bernie”, age 60 of Halifax, passed away on
December 22, 2024, in the Dartmouth General
Hospital.
Born in
Antigonish, he was a son of the late Arthur and Rose (Kelly)
Doyle.
Bernie grew
up in Erinville and this is where he was happiest and felt most at
home. He always envisioned his retirement on the same land where he
grew up, connected to his family and
roots.
He spent much
of his career working on school buses as a very skilled mechanic. His
love of mechanics began when he was only 13, when he was able to get
the engine running in an abandoned VW beetle in the woods of
Erinville. He could fix anything and was always there to help friends
and family. There was no such thing as taking your car to a shop. His
grandchildren say they will miss his kindness the most – he always had
treats on hand that were “for the
kids.”
Bernie loved
those around him with all his heart, and those relationships were what
meant most in the world to him. He took the time to teach and guide us
with absolute patience. Never afraid of failure, he was always
encouraging and supportive.
Bernie loved
to have a good time and had a unique ability to make people feel
welcome. He shared his love of laughter with us all and always had a
smile. We have many fond memories of his exceptional ability to
execute a professional prank call.
We will miss
his presence immensely, but we know he is healthier and in a happy
place. We are sure he is laughing with those he missed so dearly,
particularly his dad who left us too
early.
He is
survived by his sons, Brad (Jessica), Halifax; and Mark (Ashley),
Porters Lake; grandchildren, Adeline, Quinlan, and Norah; brother,
Henry (Cecile), North Grant; sister, Carmel (Anthony) Benoit, Pomquet;
and sisters-in-law, Doreen and Margie.
Predeceased
by brothers, Edward and Kevin; sister, Marguerite Barker-Chisholm; and
Brad and Mark’s mother, Mary “Jeannie”
Murrin.
He was so
proud of his boys’ accomplishments and his grandchildren
held a special place in his heart. His loss leaves a big space in our
family, but we know that his legacy lives on in
us.
Visitation
will be held Friday, December 27th, from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street,
Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December
28th, in St. Thomas Church, Salmon River Lake,
at 11:00am. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later
date.
In Memoriam,
donations to St. Thomas Church appreciated. Online
condolences: www.clcurry.com.
1964 2024
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Bernard Joseph Bernie Doyle 1964 2024
obituaries notice Bernard Joseph Bernie Doyle 1964 2024
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