BERNARD, Belinda Virginia – 44, We’koqma’q First Nation passed away Monday, June 9, 2009 in Victoria County Memorial Hospital , Baddeck. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter the late Stephen Gilbert and Shirley Anne (Francis) Googoo and Biological mother Margaret Simon, Paq’tnkek. Belinda was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, We’koqma’q. She graduated from the Invest In Me Program on May, 9, 2008. She was also a Translator for the Justice Department, graduating in 1995. She is survived by her husband Charles Jr.; daughters: Stephenie, Halifax; Dina (Karl Sabattis) Kingsclear, N.B.; Crystal, Fredericton N.B.; Melinda, We’koqma’q; sons: John Paul, Halifax; Tristan, We’koqma’q; grandson Zachary Stephen, granddaughter Shirley Anne; sister Bernadette Peters, Halifax; brothers Barry (Fredicka) Francis, Eskasoni; and Victor (Annie Gould) Googoo, We’koqma’q; Godchild Veronica Googoo. She was predeceased by sister Yvonne Cantres. Visitation after 4 pm Thursday at the family residence, 14 Bernard Blvd., We’koqma’q. Funeral Mass will be held 11am Saturday, June 14, from Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q with Fr. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www. haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Saturday, June 14, 2008