Bernetta 'Bernie' Neil MacInnis

73 – Whitney Pier

Bernetta Lillian MacInnis, 73 of Cameron Street, Sydney, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Roach and Georgina Neil.

Bernie was a devoted mother and grandmother who’s main concern was her family’s well-being. She was a huge fan of the local flea markets and enjoyed a good game of bingo.

She is survived by 5 daughters Doris (Gordie) Matheson; Elizabeth Blackie (Brian); Mary Boudreau (Allan), all of Sydney; Georgina (Ben) Gracie; Margaret Anne (Paul) Taylor, both of the Northside; 2 sons Billy (Donna) Blackie; Jerome (Donna) Forrest, both of Ontario; 5 step children, Jocelyn MacInnis; Donnie (Margie) MacInnis; John (Wanda) MacInnis, all of Sydney; Byron (Sherry) MacInnis, New Victoria; Billy MacInnis, Alberta; sisters Maria (Peter) MacLean, New Waterford; Carmel (Linus) Muise; Kathleen Roach; Lorraine (Matthew Charazy) Chipman, all of Ontario; brothers, Leo; Alexander (Paulette); Donald (Mary), all of New Waterford; Joseph and Michael (Dawn), both of Ontario and by 26 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Bernie was predeceased by her husband John in 2005.

Visitation for Bernetta MacInnis will take place on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Donations may be made to the C.B. Palliative Care Society. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com