Parents Father: MACDONALD, Francis Mother: PURDY, Lillian Jean Birth Born on January 28, 1961 in Tatamagouche, Colchester Co., NS Death Died on June 10, 2010 in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., NS Marriages WINDSOR, Shelley Married on 1987 in Valley, Colchester Co., NS CROSSMAN, Steven Children MACDONALD, Alexandrea MACDONALD, Emilee Notes Occupation: Construction/ Chef/ Snow Plow Operator Obituary: Halifax Chronicle Herald Halifax,NS Jun 12,2010 MacDONALD, Bernard Shawn 'Bernie' '97 49, Dartmouth, formerly of Malagash, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 10, 2010, with his long-time partner, Steven, at his side. Born and raised in Malagash, he was a son of the late Francis and Lillian Jean (Purdy) MacDonald. A graduate of Pugwash High, he went on to study Drafting at Cumberland Vocation-al. Bernie was lastly employed with HRM as a cement finisher and snow plow operator; but to all who knew him, he was a man of many and different talents. During his life he worked in construction, as an ironworker, a carpenter, a bartender, a chef, and superintendant. Not to mention his ongoing and never-ending interior design projects. He often joked that 'he could design, build and then decorate any house you ever wanted'. Bernie is survived by his partner, Steven Crossman; daughters, Alexandra and Emilee; siblings, Katherine (Clayton) Smith, Truro; John (Cheryl) MacDonald, Regina; Jean (David) Tingley, Wheatley River, P.E.I.; Loretta (Loran) Nickerson, Truro; Francine MacDonald, Centerville; Danny (Melanie) MacDonald, Rocky Mountain House, Alta.; Teresa MacDonald, Malagash; June (Dean) Jenkins, Cobourg, Ont.; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Leonard, Lee; sisters, Karen Stevens, Sandra Tibbetts, Mary Teresa. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Josephine Egan officiating. Reception to follow. Private family interment at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com Sources Halifax Chronicle Herald: Obituary Jun 12,2010