Obituary of Bernard Henry Churchill

Bernard Henry "Bernie" Churchill 86, of Bridgewater, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday October 13, 2011 at the Camphill Veteran’s Memorial Building , Halifax. Born August 31, 1925 in Halifax, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Gwendolyn (Hooper) Churchill. He served overseas during the second world war for a two-year period aboard the Corvette HMCS Lindsay, and was involved in D-day operations. In his earlier years he volunteered his time as a coach in Bridgewater with both minor hockey and baseball. Bernie was well-known for his many contributions within the community particularly his life-long association with Branch 24, Royal Canadian Legion; Bridgewater Lion’s Club and Bridgewater volunteer fire department, having held executive positions and life-long status within each organization. He was married to Gloria (Fudge) Churchill on September 4, 1950 until her passing on July 3, 1987. Together they raised and are survived by two sons, Douglas (Lana Hirtle), Halifax, Peter (Heather) Laconia; brother Harry & wife Barbara Churchill, Halifax, wife, Marion Kelly, Bridgewater; grandchildren, Matthew Churchill, Summerside P.E.I., Emma Churchill, Halifax, NS , Eva Churchill, Bridgewater, NS and Angela Churchill, Mahone Bay, NS.5 step-children and 11 step grand-children. He was predeceased by brothers, Ray, George; a sister, Helen Paddon and granddaughter, Sarah in infancy. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm with a public legion tribute service being held at 7pm all in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 11am Monday October 17 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, The Very Rev. John Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial Building, 4 West for their care and compassion during his stay.