EDMOND, Bernard Louis ‘Bunny’

Glace Bay

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Bernie ‘Bunny’ at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital , Sydney, on July 3, 2015.

He was the son of the late Alex and Lucy (Detcheverry) Admond.

Bernie is survived by children, Lucina (Rick), Denise, (Terry), Joe (Ria), Cathie, Bernard and Ron and grandchildren, Lisa, Richard, Sheri, David, Amanda and Mark and great-grandchildren, Annabel and David.

Bernie is predeceased by his beloved wife, Cecilia (McIntyre); daughter, Mary (at birth); brothers and sisters, Alec, Mary, Francis, Madeline, Norman, Raymond, Leo and Ernie. Survived by Eddie and Jeanette.

A proud member of the Canadian Military Service (Army) and also a UN Peacekeeper and an inspiration to all of his children. After retirement he worked for AECL as a Commissioner for 15 years. An exceptional gardener and loyal Blue Jays baseball fan, Bernie was also an avid fisherman. He was a proud member of Branch 3 of the Royal Canadian Legion where he and Cecilia enjoyed many Saturday nights dancing.

There will be no visitation at Bernie’s request. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at 2 p.m. in Curry’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in St Anne’s Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.currysfuneralhome.com.