Dr. Bernard Joseph Steele

illness.

He was born in Dominion, Cape Breton, and was the son of the late Michael

and Mary Anne (Sutherland) Steele.

He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (McArthur) in 2007.

He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Leone Steele. He is also survived by

sisters, Mae McVeigh, Sr. Florence Steele, Genevieve Gromack, Theresa Steele

and by brothers, Dan and Joe Steele.

He was also predeceased by sisters, Evelyn McKinnon and brothers, Fr. Harvey

and Angus Steele.

He graduated in arts from St. Francis Xavier University and in medicine from

the University of Ottawa. Prior to completing a residency in surgery, he was

a general practitioner in Inverness and New Waterford. For over 30 years he

was a surgeon in Halifax and taught at Dalhousie University Medical School.

He was president of the Medical Society of Nova Scotia, president of the

Provincial Medical Board and registrar of the Provincial Medical Board,

prior to his retirement.

Cremation has taken place, under the direction of J.A. Snow Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct.

23, 2010, in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Halifax.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cottage, Brunswick Street.

You may place messages of condolence by visiting www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.