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Obituary of Diamond Jacob Bernard
Bernard, Diamond Jacob – age 27 We’koqma’q First Nation. It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Diamond Jacob Bernard on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in Inverness on February 11, 1997.
Diamond is lovely remembered and cherished by his parents; Sandra “Draw” Bernard and the late Donald J. Bernard; siblings, Wasuek Googoo, Desmond Bernard, Cecelia Bernard (Aleksandar Davidovic), Sondra Brenard; his only son, Daxton Bernard (Elizabeth Johnson); 5 nieces, 4 nephews 3 Godchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, godparents; Morley Googoo, Frankie Googoo, Sheila Williams and Wasuek Googoo.
Diamond was predeceased by his grandparents, Alexsander “Alex R” Googoo, Jacob Bernard, Pauline (Gould) Googoo, Bertha (Googoo) Bernard; great grandmother, Ellen (Sylliboy) Googoo; great grandfather, Michael P. Googoo, great grandmother, Mary Jane (Denny) Gould and great grandfather, Frank Gould; adopted foster grandparents, Levi and Bridget Denny of Eskasoni; uncles, Terrence “Terry” Googoo, Noel (Chief) Bernard; aunts, Cecilia Bernard, Glenda Googoo and cousin, Francesca Lynn Googoo in infancy.
Diamond had a great short life, he wasn’t afraid of anything, always giving an helping hand. He had a heart of gold and took pride in his work.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 in the family residence, 64 Subdivision Road, We’koqma’q. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18 in Blessed St. Kateri Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q. Burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Diamond to his family.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com