
BARTLETT, BERNARD ROGERSON - Bernard Bartlett died peacefully on Friday, August 25th, 2006 at York Manor Nursing Home in his 87th year. Born at Bartlett's Mills, Charlotte County, N.B. on March 29, 1920, he was the son of the late E. Hollis and Georgie (Lawrence) Bartlett, and beloved husband of the late Bettie (Ferris) Bartlett. He was the loving and greatly respected Father of Doug Bartlett (Annalee) and Marilyn Brady (Dwight.) His cherished grandchildren are Heather Brady (Marshall Posner), Robyn Brady (Michael Regnier), Jonathan Bartlett (Susan Cole), Lynsey Bartlett, and Katy Culberson (Andrew). His surviving siblings are Lester Bartlett (Mardi), Frances Steeves (Perley) and Lois Booker (Ronald). He was predeceased by his parents, his wife; brothers, Lawrence, Beverley, Marvin and Hubert and sister, May. He will be fondly remembered by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of good friends. His strong Christian faith was attested in his membership of Brunswick Street United Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member and Boy Scout leader. He was also a member of the Gideons and the Fredericton Golden Club. His enjoyment of hunting and fishing turned in later years to a fondness for bird watching, photography and golf. Bernard was a graduate of N.S. Agricultural College and McDonald College of McGill University. He was a poultry field man, then Director of the Poultry and Marketing Branches of the N.B. Department of Agriculture, from which he retired in 1980. Visitation will be at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Thursday, August 31st, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 1st, 2006 at 2 PM at Brunswick Street Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Terry Atkinson and Rev. Ralph Irving officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at the Oak Bay Rural Cemetery at 7 PM. The family extends special thanks to the excellent staff of York Manor Nursing Home for their loving care administered over the past 8 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brunswick Street Church, York Manor, Alzheimer Society, Parkinson Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mcadamsfh.com [The Telegraph-Journal]