Obituary of Bernard Ambrose Power

POWER, Bernard Ambrose - (1905-2004), Mulgrave/Halifax, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, on May 5, 2004. Born in Mulgrave, he was a son of the late William and Rose (O'Neill) Power. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a retired employee of Canadian National Railway Corporation and also of Nova Scotia Housing Authority in Mulgrave. He was a very active member of the community serving for many years as a member of the Town Council and the local school board. He was also a member of St. Lawrence Parish and the Holy Name Society. He later moved to Halifax where he was residing at the time of his death. Bernard was a very alert, active and engaging senior who enjoyed the company of family and friends. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, wonderful father and very special grandfather whose kindness, sense of humour, and lively spirit will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Hazel (Corbett); daughters, Bernadine Miles (Chester), Ernesta (Gerald Smith) and Imelda (Rory Hancey); grandchildren, Bernadette, Catherine and Bernadine Miles, Caitlin, Conor and Corbett Hancey; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 11 siblings; one great-grandchild. Visitation will take place today in Mulgrave and Area Resting Place from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. with vigil service at 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Crispo officiating. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Havre Boucher. Arrangement entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Donations may be made to Red Cross Society or charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com