Fran and family, Our deepest sympathies on Bernie's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Jean Hatfield, Jacalyn Leeco and Andrea Hatfield-Beaton

My deepest sympathy to Shawna and to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Their Dad Bernie - I never met - but his girls I know quite well ... and I call them "Friend".

Reared in Mabou - close to home - their Dad hailed from Pondville and married well - to 'Fran' ... a lovely lass and hard worker - Aunt Edith told me so. Twas Auntie's junior but not for long - soon a peer and life long friend. The girls moved north to ply their trades and, like their Mom, the best of workers. Quick and witty they made friends galore. Always ladies, big of heart, ever patient - bearing wisdom past their years thus great credits to their Dad.

Bernie like the "zinger' so we're told - as do his daughters that's for sure. One day amongst a group, I reminded youngest: "You are not a 'Novie" but a 'Caper' - born and bred!" Seconds later came the shot: "I thought you, Ontarian!" Yes this Blue Noser felt the pain with note to self: "Don't Heckle Bernie's".

The sons, as well, I've never met but sisters say they - like their Dad - are darn fine men.

For all of you the loss is great but know this true: As you loved he - he loved you too.

We were fortunate enough to meet Mr. O'Hearn at various times during our visits to Cape Breton through the years as we would visit the O'Hearn sisters (Shawna and Maria). Every time we would come, we would be welcomed with a kind smile and witty jokes (or cheezy puns) that would make us all laugh and are still quoted amongst ourselves to this day. Just last year our entourage, including us, our three children, parents and a brother (that's 8 of us in total!), paid a visit to Isle Madame. It was our great honour to be able to re-introduce our 2 boys and introduce our new daughter to "Grandpa O".

We were saddened to hear of Mr. O'Hearn's passing but are grateful that our family was able to meet and get to know Mr. O'Hearn through the years. His daughters are an important part of our lives, and he was obviously central to theirs. Our deepest condolences to the O'Hearn family from the Aramburo family (Chad, Rae-Lynne, Nelson, Salvador and Dia Aramburo) as well as Arme, Mila and Brad Aramburo.

Dear Bernard and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My deepest sympathies to you, your Mom, Shawna, Maria, Luke and family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deanna (MacNeil) Gillis

Dear Fran and family so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing.May God give you strength and comfort to help you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are glad to have had supper with you and Bernie at the club before we left Arichat. Take care and God Bless. Pat and Phonse

Dear Fran,Shawna and family, we were so very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. Our Condolences to you at this difficult time.. Shirley and Melanie Harding

My deepest sympathy to you Fran and to your family. I am unable to attend the wake or funeral but want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time God Bless Monica MacDonald

More than anything I am wishing I was home with family today. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Fran and my cousins: Shawna, Maria, Luke, and Bernie. I will miss Uncle Bernie's stories, jokes and witty comments. He was such a fighter and loved sooo much by everyone. He will certainly be missed! XOXOX

Fran, Shawna, Maria, Bern, Luke and families - please know my thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss... he is a loss to all of us for sure. Bernie was the very first neighbour to welcome me when I moved to Chebucto Rd and I will forever remember him fondly. Take care all of you. Carolyn

Sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. God Bless you all. Eddie and Cathy Mae

Thomas Marrie purchased flowers (The FTD® Cherished Friend™ Bouquet - Standard)

Deepest Sympathies from Dean Marrie & the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

Roy, Judi and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Having met Bernie many times at Roy and Judi's place, we felt Bernie was a wonderful person and we can definitely feel your loss. May Eternal Light Shine Upon Him Oh Lord and May He Rest in Peace, Amen Bill andPat Flack

Fran and Family, My sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle. May your many memories help you through this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers going out to all of you. R.I.P. Bernie.

We just learned of Bernie's passing as we spend the holiday season with our family in NC. WE ARE SADDENED and wish to extend to you and your family our condolences. Our prayers are with you. Lois & Cites

HI FRAN ....SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNIE'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FAMILY. LOVE LIL & TOM.

HI FRAN ....SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNIE'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FAMILY. LOVE LIL & TOM.

HI FRAN ....SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNIE'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FAMILY. LOVE LIL & TOM.

We were so sorry to hear of Bernies passing.We will always remember the times we spent together in Mabou and Ponhook.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our heartfelt condolences to all of you during this difficult time! Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you! We certainly going to miss Bernie during our summer church dinners! Such a kind soul! RIP Bernie!

Roy and Judy, Fran and family We are so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. Bernie was a kind and gentle spirit and will be missed by you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dear Shawna. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you remember your father's life. We wish you moments of peace and comfort together as a family. Much love from all of us.

Thinking of you all at this time and remembering Bernie--good memories of his years with us in Mabou. Sincerely, Effie & Daniel.

Roy and Judi , on behalf of the the McKenna Family please accect out heartfelt condolences. We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now but know you are in our every prayer and thought.

Fran & Family: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Bernie. We will keep him in our prayers

I always love to vist with Fran & Bernie, always feel very at home with them. Also, I loved sending zingers back and forth with Bernie, [and he had some good ones!] I like to think I could keep up with him in the zinger department, but, alas. I think I failed, however Bernie did get a few chuckles out of my zingers!

I remember Bernie trying to teach me how to drive on the lower road in Arichat, that was an unforgettable adventure, for Bernie! It must have turned out ok, I have only had 1 accident in 50 years, [a minor one] .

Bernie, you will always be missed in our home.

Many huggs to Fran, Shawna, Bernard, Luke, Maria, the Grandchildren and siblings XO

Marcia Flett made a donation to St. Martha's Hospital

Marcia Flett made a donation to Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery Fund

Charles&Marilyn Kehoe made a donation to Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery Fund

Our deepest condolences. Bernie was a great friend of Mom's may he rest in peace