It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernard D.F. Eberley on Thursday, January 25 at the age of 90 at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus.
Born on October 1st, 1933, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, to the late Frank Eberley and Agnes Van Belleghem, Bernie was predeceased by his granddaughter Jessica Bradley. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Madeleine (née Bergeron); his children: Julie (Sue Kapigian), Lynn (Marcel Leclair), Nicole (Bruce Bradley), Paul (Valérie Paré), Philip, and four grandchildren: Mathew Eberley (Stephanie Eberley), Philip Eberley, Caroline Bradley and Julien Leclair; and a great grandchild Liliane Eberley. He is also survived by four brothers: Ron, Charlie, Bill, and Bob.
Bernie was a member of the RCMP band for 37 years which allowed him to travel across Canada and abroad. Following his retirement, his love of music led Bernie to play several instruments for the Maple Leaf Brass Band and the Ottawa Fireman's Band. He was also involved in his community playing the piano and organ for the Sainte Geneviève and St-Thomas d'Aquin parishes for over 20 years.
A dedicated family man, Bernie loved to spend time taking his family to the RCMP Long Island Centre (summer camp). He also loved spending time with family and friends on the golf course.
