Contributions to the tribute of Bernard MacKinnon

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Mike Campbell posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Our sincere sympathy on the death of Bernie. He and I started together in Grade One ay St. Joseph's School. We went to St.F,X. and NSTC together. In fact, Bernie roomed in the same house with Ron Nicholson and me, 15 Coburg Road. We both worked for Dosco in Sydney. He left before me, but when we moved to Ottawa we stayed for about a week with Bernie and Joan. We had quite a few great and hilarious social outings with them. Sadly, with their many moves we lost touch with them. Somehow we knew they were in Halifax, but could never locate them. We have a grandson living in Halifax and will be there in about two weeks. Could we contact you then? perhaps a telephone number. (Our cell is:613-462-9340) (mccamp@rogers.com) Mike & Annabel Campbell

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MURIEL BLACKWOOD posted a condolence

Monday, February 22, 2021

DEAR JOAN, SHAUNA MARIE & MICHAEL, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNARD'S PASSING. HE WAS A FINE GENTLEMAN! MAY ALL THE HAPPY MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF BERNIE CONSOLE YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.SINCERELY, MURIEL BLACKWOOD & FAMILY.

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Andrew and Elizabeth Stepaniak posted a condolence

Monday, February 22, 2021

Dear Joan, Elizabeth, Alex and I are so saddened by the passing of Bernie. We have such fond memories of him when we were your neigbours. He was a always upbeat and kind. We especially loved his quick wit and sense of humour. Alex remembers him always fishing out his hockey pucks he lost on your property. We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will stop by in the near future to chat and visit. Hugs, the Stepaniaks.

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Sheila Hillaby posted a condolence

Sunday, February 21, 2021

Dear Joan and family It is with great sadness that I learned of Bernie's passing. It has been 10 years since Paul and I left the city, but the happy memories of us all at the rink are fresh. I imagine Bernie and Paul are skating together again.....or at least talking hockey. My sincere condolences Sheila Hillaby

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Mike Edwards posted a condolence

Saturday, February 20, 2021

My most sincere sympathies and prayers to Joan and the family. Bernie and I enjoyed skating at the Centennial Arena on many occasions with the "lucky to be retired people". Intermissions were filled with great stories and much laughter as we sorted out the world's problems. Bernie also shared an interest in watching the International Space Station pass over; and when a predicted time was found for Bedford, I would pass this along to him. Soon after the appointed time, he would send an email saying he saw it and rate it with past observed fly-overs. I expected he waved at the crew on board, as I do too. Mike Edwards

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David Knowles posted a condolence

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Hello Joan and family. I was very sorry to read about Bernie's passing. We will miss him at skating. I recall many conversations about the stock market with him while skating around the arena. He was certainly full of wit and had his own unique sense of humor. His passing brought back a memory of seeing and speaking with Shauna on the highway near Falmouth in 2008 while on the MS annual bike ride. Hope all you guys are dealing with this loss as well as can be expected. David Knowles

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Denise Corkum posted a condolence

Friday, February 19, 2021

Dear Joan, Shauna and Michael, I am so saddened on the passing of your husband and father. I remember bringing mom to visit Joan one day for a nice luncheon. Your dad came in for a quick visit but left us ladies to have our little hen party. Both Mom and Dad always enjoyed their visits to your parents house. My deepest sympathies to you all. Denise Corkum

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Bernard MacKinnon

1934 - 2021