SYLVESTER WILLIAM BERNARD

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SYLVESTER WILLIAM BERNARD Quietly and with dignity, Sylvester passed away at the Grace Hospital, November 11, 2005. Dad leaves his loving wife Mary, his soul mate and companion. They were to celebrate their 59th anniversary in January. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Brian (Hennie), Bob (Cindy), Gary (Cheryl) and Mary-Lou (Rob). He also leaves his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Korey (Cynthia and Hadyn), Sarah (Mike), Sean (Maizie), David (Jolene and Connor), Kristi (Chad and Levi), Cody, Luke, Tyler, Chelsea and Breanne. Dad leaves one surviving brother Wilfred (Mary). He also had many friends that he loved spending time with. Dad was born in Yoemens, SK on November 30, 1923. After marrying Mom they moved many times. He enjoyed a long career with Westfair Foods. Dad and Mom moved to Winnipeg where they quickly settled in and made many lifelong friends. Dad loved his cottage at St. Laurent where he hosted many horseshoe tournaments that made memories of laughter for all of us. Dad was a man of many talents from building a home for Mary to the cottage we all love. When Dad retired he spent hours restoring a 1928 Ford, a 1930 Dodge and a 1930 Ford Deluxe car for a legacy for his sons. Lately his talents had to be turned to smaller things such as paintings for all of us. Dad and Mom loved to travel and had many vacations with their family. They joined the Good Sam Club and spent hours in their motor home. Even when his disease tried to stop him in his tracks, he kept living his life as he always did, no complaints, loving his family and with the greatest of dignity. A HEART OF GOLD A heart of gold stopped beating Working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set But the hearts that loved you dearly Are the ones that won't forget. Funeral mass will be held at Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Ave. on Tuesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. with reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. Sal (Dad, Grandpa), We love you and we will miss your smile. Take a deep breath and go for THAT RINGER!! Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2005