Passed away from the White Bay Health Centre in Roddickton on October 29th, 2017 at the age of 58 years. He leaves to mourn with cherished memories his spouse Paula Talbot; Children Brady, Alexis, Jenny, Jacinta, Bernard Jr; Brothers Martin (Patricia), Paddy; Sisters Eileen (troy), Madeline, Maureen (Gale); Special Aunt Gwendolyn Clements as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Bernard was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Gardiner. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche from where the funeral was held on November 3, 2017 at 2:00 with Fr. Ralph officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.