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Bernard WHITE Obituary
After three weeks at home, in dignity, and, after allowing his family to say goodbye, it is with great sorrow, that we inform you of the passing of our husband, our father, our friend and our familial center and anchor Bernard J. White.
It was an eighty six year dance with life.
He will be missed most by Joan, his wife of sixty one years. Together, with the love they created and nurtured, they raised their four children, Terry-Lynne (Bruce), Christopher (Jennifer), Jeffrey (Kathy) and Mark (Crystal), and their nine grandchildren.
A devout Catholic, Bernard was an active participant in his church. His deep and closely held faith won him the respect and friendship of many and provided him with an inner strength and peace when he needed it most.
We will miss him deeply and forever.
Special thanks to Dr. Lisa Cross and Dr. Susan Jick and the nurses of the C.C.A.C. Friends may pay respects at the
Kelly Funeral Home - Carling Chapel
2313 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 7G3
613-828-2313
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday to St. Basil's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Interment Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to The Hospice at Maycourt appreciated. www.kellyfh.ca
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joni swedlove
December 10, 2012
CHRIS & the entire White Family. I just was told of the passing of your father.. He was a wonderful GENTLEMAN . My condolences go out to all of you.. xoxo joni swedlove
Mike Graham
November 30, 2012
Jeff and the White family,
I was sorry to hear of the recent passing of your Dad. I would like to send my condolences from my family to yours. Thinking of all of the White family today.
Agatha Ryan
November 30, 2012
Dear Joan & Family
M thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bernie was a wonderful person - courageous, witty - I will miss his teasing at the card table
Remember - Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal
Love leaves memories no one
can steal
So sorry I didn't get to the wake but have come down with a breathing problem
and so short of breath - have to rest. I am going to the funeral Mass though
Agatha
Tony Barrow
November 30, 2012
Jeff/Mark,
My 2 good friends, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your father, my heart truly goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
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November 30, 2012
Dear Terry Lynne and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My childhood memories are full of visits to your house where your Mom and Dad welcomed, fed and played with us. I will always remember your Dad calling all the the White children home at dusk with a long whistle. Wishing you all peace and healing at this time, Kathy Haughian O'Neill
John Read
November 29, 2012
Joan, We are on our way to Arizona and just picked up your message about Bernie's passing away. Shocking, he was too good of a person to have to have suffered. I have very fond memories of our times together. Our deepest sympathies.
Andrew Leach
November 29, 2012
Chris and Family, MJ and I are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you have our deepest condolences.
November 29, 2012
Dear Jeff & Kathy and the whole White Family,
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. May his joyful spirit live on in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Dan & Sylvia Phee
Jeff Shouldice
November 29, 2012
My condolences to the whole family during a tough time.
Bern was always one of my favorite "dads" of my friends.
He raised some great kids; he will live on in them and his grandchildren.
Shelley, Joe, Kristen and Garrett Francis
November 29, 2012
Dear Aunt Joan and Cousins,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness at the loss of Uncle Bernard. We will lovingly cherish our memories and send you all our love and prayers.
Pauline Blais
November 28, 2012
Dear Joan,
We are so very sorry to hear of your very great loss of Bern, your dearest husband, friend and soulmate. We cherish fond memories of the ever present twinkle in his eye, generous smile and welcoming ways. May your memories of all the wonderful times you shared together and of his life well lived bring you and your family great comfort at this difficult time.
Pauline Blais & Guy Morazain
Vernon, B.C.
The Kingsbury Family
November 28, 2012
Dear Joan and all the White Family,
We were all saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. Such great memories of parties, cottage visits (the Pines), weddings etc, with the Whites and the St. Basil's crowd. I can picture Bernie and Clay standing together in the vestibule at St. Basil's, cracking each other up with a whispered joke.
May the wonderful life and love you shared, your family and your faith give you strength at this time of sadness. Keeping you all in thought and prayer.
Muriel Keogh, Anne Kingsbury, Jane & Roy Patterson, Nancy & Jim Gallagher, Debbie & Ian Carpenter, Mike Kingsbury.
Mike and Gail Tighe
November 28, 2012
Chris, Jennifer/and to Joan and all of the White family. Our deepest condolences on the great loss of your wonderful father. We feel blessed to have known your dad, a respected and truly inspirational person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow.
MacLellan Family
November 28, 2012
Dear Mark, Crystal & Makena,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Father/Papa. I am sure that he was a wonderful man, surrounded by love. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers....Mike, Kim, Tyler, Kelsey and Owen MacLellan
Andreina Di Labio
November 28, 2012
Chris and Jen, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
November 28, 2012
Chris, Jen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but wish you many fond memories. Take care of each other.
Andrew and Lara
November 27, 2012
Dear Joan and family,
Please accept our condolances at this time. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
With Love,
Maureen and Bruce Carruthers
Brian and Judy Wilson
November 27, 2012
Dear Terry-Lynne, Chris and White family, Brian and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We last saw him at Brian's Dad's visitation and funeral mass in July of 2010. He was serving on the altar with Fr. Wong and we visited with him and your Mom afterwards. He was a lovely man and I am sure you have many cherished memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sue Goldman
November 27, 2012
Joan:
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sue Goldman
Peter & Cami Kingsbury
November 27, 2012
Dear Joan and all the White Family; We are saddened by your loss and hope that you will find comfort in knowing Bernie is now resting in peace with our Lord. Growing up in St. Basils parish we had the privilege of getting to know and respect him for the man he is, and as a great family friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 27, 2012
Mark and Crystal and the White Family, we are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time.
Cindy and Mike Langill
Mary McCooeye
November 27, 2012
Our deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
The McCooeye family.
Doug Hamilton
November 27, 2012
Chris ; this is specifically to you since I have not met the rest of your family but of course my deepest sympathy to all the family. Sounds like a great man. So sorry. I will be in touch by email soon. He looks a lot like you! May his memory live on through the generations. All the best to you, your Mom and all the family....sincerely...Doug H
November 27, 2012
Dear Jeff and Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these very difficult times.
Ena and Leonard
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