Mosher Bernard Roy “Bernie” 73, of Lunenburg and formerly of First Peninsula, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

He was the son of the late Wilbert Roy and Jean Isabel (Tanner) Mosher.

Bernie loved the sea and from a very young age, spent his working life fishing. From the east coast of Canada to the west coast and beyond. Bernie spent time in BC, the eastern United States and Alaska. He was certainly a survivor having experienced many close calls during his fishing career, it was often said he had nine lives.

Bernie will always be remembered as a charismatic and adventurous man, who lived life to its fullest. He loved to tell his stories and had he written a book it would have made the best seller list. He always had a special place in his heart for family, especially his many nieces and nephews and will be sadly missed by all those who loved him.

Surviving are sisters, Marie Reynolds (John), Sylvia Winters, Carolyn Mosher (Paul Fitzpatrick), and Sandra Lohnes, nieces and nephews, Patricia, Jeannie, Craig, Liza, Nicole, Katelyn, and Jessica, great nieces and nephews, Colin, Tynisha, and Braydon.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by nephew, Blaine Winters.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg with visitation on Monday, January 29th from 6-8 p.m. and where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 2:00 p.m. with reception to follow immediately after the service. A private family interment will be held in Heckman's Island Cemetery.

Flowers from the immediate family, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter, the SPCA (TNR Program) or to a charity of your choice.

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