Obituary of Bernard Oscar O'Hearn

O'Hearn, Bernard Oscar "Bernie" - 81, Passed away peacefully on December 13, 2014 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish with his loving family by his side. Born in Pondville, he was the son of the late Peter and Marguerite (Forrest) O'Hearn. Bernie loved the outdoors and was at home in the woods snaring rabbits, cutting wood and picking berries. He had a generous heart both with his family and those less fortunate. It was his nature to drop off wood, food and other necessities to a neighbor in need. Bernie was community minded and volunteered his time to St. Mary's Parish in Mabou and canvassing for numerous health-related charities in the Mabou area. While Mabou had a special place in his heart, his deep connection to Pondville, where he was born and raised, never waivered in his 81 years. All who knew Bernie will remember him for his sharp wit, penchant for telling a great story and love of family especially his grandchildren. Bernie traveled many parts of this world during his time in the military, as a teacher and in his retirement alongside Fran, whom he dearly loved. His passion for travel and exploration has been deeply instilled in his children. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Frances "Fran" Helen (LeBrun) O'Hearn; daughters, Shawna Anne, Halifax and Maria Frances, Sydney; sons, Bernard Peter (Allison), Dubai and Luke Stephen (Tracey), Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Owen, Liam, Katie and Quinn; brother, Leroy (Judi), Halifax; sisters, Muriel Forgeron, Main-a-dieu, Audryette Forgeron (William), Howie Centre, Emelda Miller, Grimsby, Ontario. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy Mary Lee; brother, DP O'Hearn; sister, Ursula O'Hearn. Visitation will be held at the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Arichat on Wednesday morning December 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Martha's Hospital PCU or to Our Lady of Assumption Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Bernard, please visit www.chboudreau.com He was so loved and is so missed.