Dear Carole,  I just got news today of Bernie's passing.  He was a great man with so much life to live in him.  He was always funny, jolly and a good person.  Will miss him.  My sincerest condolences.  your cousin (Nancy Flemming Baglole)

Aunt Carol and Bernie,i am so sorry to have heard about uncle Bernie,i didnt get to see him much but i thought the world of you both,all you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.Love Heather

Carol,Little Bernie and Brucie,

My heart is heavy hearing about Big Bern's passing. He was a wonderful man, who settled for nothing but the best and lived largely. I have very fond memories growing up around Big Bern and will be forever grateful for his strong will and sense of humour. May you all find strength in your memories and each other during this difficult time. Sending you my deepest sympathy and condolences.

Carol and family,so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing.I will miss his jokes and the smell of his pipe.He made me laugh at times when I was sad,I will miss him.
Sharon and family.

Thinking of your family at this difficult time.

Sorry for your loss.  Bernie was a colourful character and we have many found memories of him.

Albert and Lisa Annand

Carol & Family ; Bruce & I are so sorry to learn of Bernie's passing . We will always remember his kindness and generosity . May you all gain peace and comfort as time passes and you rally around one another with friends and family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers . Your old friends , Bruce & Jeanie Haines .

Carol and Family, My Condolences on Bernie's passing. I have know Bernie for thirty years, he was the best saleman and entrepreneur I have ever know. We spent many a day and weekend solving the world issues. 

Bernie lived life to the fullest, as we all know, Skipper was the light of his life. I remember when he started travelling with Grandpa and all the boats, toys etc they enjoyed together, the old man had a soft side.

Bernie enjoyed the campground and then the house on the ocean, he always made you welcome. I will miss his inspiration and friendship.

Stan Urquhart

 To you Carol and all the family, we are saddened to learn of Bern's passing, he was such a force and always so positive, lived life to the fullest and always did things his way,a true free spirit. He will be missed by all who knew him, but never forgotten. Joe&Sharon, Dominion.

Carol and family, very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. I hope you realise that he went where he was needed, because if anyone can sell wings to angels, Big Bern can. Sincere condolences,    Glynn Roy

Carol and family, we are sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. My dad; Al Bosch shared life,memories and laughter with Bernie growing up together. Al always called Bernie (Jake). Hope they can meet again. It has been a while but Al Marion Austin & me enjoyed a day at the camp with Bernie and had a great time. May you find love and strength in each other to pull you through this difficult time   Sincerely Beverly and Marion Gibbons

Carol,
So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing,
Expressing heartfelt sympathy to you and family.
Sincerely,
Harve and Lois Glibbery

Carol and Family so sorry to hear about Bernie's passing please accept my deepest sympathy.  Cousin, Karen.

I was very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. My deepest condolences go out to all of you.  He was quite a man.  He lived life large and enjoyed every minute of it.  Sincerely,  Zura (Maitland)

Sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. Anyone that could sell carpet 40 years ago to put on your wall and not the floor was a true salesman. My condolences to the family.  Amy Contant-Cornish

So sorry to hear of Big Bernie's passing , we had some great time's together ,may God give you all the good memories  to get through this trying time.Diane and Glen

What can we say about a man like "Big Bern"comes into your life.....Walter and I are so sad today  for you Carol and "Little Bern" and Bruce and all of the family....along with our sadness. Comes so many WONDERFUL memories of the years we spent together...we send you all our love. ....GOD BLESS YOU BE GUY....

What can we say about a man like "Big Bern"comes into your life.....Walter and I are so sad today  for you Carol and "Little Bern" and Bruce and all of the family....along with our sadness. Comes so many WONDERFUL memories of the years we spent together...we send you all our love. ....GOD BLESS YOU BIG GUY....XXXXX

So sorry to hear of Big Berns passing, he was one of a kind for sure. He will be truly missed.

So sorry to hear of Bernies passing. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Les and Joyce Ritcey

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Carol & family, so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing.  Thinking of you . Neil & Arlene.

Dear Carole & Family,
       My condolences to you and your family on Bernie's passing. May all the wonderful memories you have, of your life together, sustain you during this difficult time.
    Carmel ( White ) Waye

Dear Carol,Bernie,Wendy and Bruce. We are saddened to hear of Bernie leaving us . We will miss visiting him and Carol at east river and enjoying their great hospitality ,conversion and good cheer. Bernie lived life to enjoy and made others feel the same. He will be missed by all who knew him . Our condolences on your loss . Wayne and Donna Nicholson

Dear Carol, Bernie, Karrie-Ann and the Buchanan family: Very sad to read of your loss. We hold many good memories of Bern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and will see you when we get home. Arthur and Kathleen Canning

Sorry Carol, Bernie and Bruce for your loss, he was a legend and will never be forgotten, he always did it his way, and sometimes it was the right way. Glad we took time to visit with him in September. What a character and a good friend over the years. He will be missed for a very long time.
                    Ken & Marilyn

Carol and family
Fred and I were so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. I truly loved my chats with Bernie about the tourism business in general and especially campgrounds. Our thoughts are with you at this time and know he will be missed by many.

Dear Carol, Bernie and Karrie-Ann and Family. So sorry to hear of Big Bern's passing.  He was one of a kind.  Heartfelt prayers and thoughts are sent to you all.
Barry and Ann Moland

Dear Carol, Bern and Bruce:
Dawson and I are so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .  
God Bless,
Dawson & Claire Beattie,

Dear Carol, Bernie and Bruce
We are very saddened to have lost our eldest brother bern.he will always be in our hearts and memories. Wish we could be there with you all to help you through this terrible time. We always had a great time with Bern. He was a great man. Gower and I both have wonderful memories of times we shared. Our hearts are with you
Love from your baby sister
Theresa

We are so saddened about the loss of our brother. Bern was a great man and loved his family very much. We had some wonderful times together and have lots of fond memories. I wish I could be there with you all. We will be thinking of you. 
Love and miss you always bern. Always knew where to go to get a big RAW steak lol.   Love from your baby sister Theresa and family

Bernie, Karrie-Ann and family, Carol Ann and Bruce, we were saddened to hear about your loss. "Old Bern" was one of the great ones. Here's to many great memories and lots of Kraft Peanut Butter! He'll be missed!

We were very sadden to hear of the passing of Brother Bernie. We are thinking of you all at this time. He will be missed.

Dear Carol, Bern and Bruce,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of brother Bernie.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We will miss him. 

Sincerely Ann and John Buchanan
North Sydney, NS

So sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts are with you Bruce and your family.
Sincerely,
Janice and Glenn Nicholson

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Bernard Arnold Buchanan

May 8, 1935 – February 3, 2015

JA Snow Funeral Home

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