Bernard William Little
1935 - 2017
Bernard William Little
Visitation Information
Visitation Time
12 pm - 1 pm prior to fuenral service
Visitation Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday June 3, 2017
Service Time
1:00 PM
Service Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
June 3, 2017
Burial Location
Watson Cemetery, East Prince Street, Truro
Requested Charity
QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, From The Heart Campaign Colchester East Hants Health Centre
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Bernard William Little - Truro, peacefully and surrounded by his family, passed away at the age of 81 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Bernie was born in Halifax on May 19, 1935 to William Patrick  and Ellen Theresa (Poteri) Little. His sister Barbara Marie predeceased him in childhood. Bernie was a devoted and caring husband to Dolores Mary (Eisan) Little for almost 59 years and a loving father to Susan (Edward Javinsky), Kevin (Cheryl Ellis), and Michael (Gia Klironomos). We were so blessed to have him as our dad. He adored his grandchildren Matthew Little, Tori-Rose Javinsky, Benjamin Javinsky, Nicholas Little, Alexander Little, and Lillian Little. He was delighted to be a foster grandfather to Renae Watters, and to be a great-grandfather to Julia Irene Cloney.

Bernie loved everything to do with cars and worked with them all his life, including operating service stations in Halifax, Sydney, and finally in Bedford until 1985. At times, it seemed everyone knew Bernie and his ability to remember people always amazed us. He and Dolores ran the B&D Little convenience store in Debert for many years before retiring to live in Ottawa with his daughter’s family in 2001. Bernie and Dolores returned to Nova Scotia in 2015 to be where they were happiest. Bernie loved nothing more than spending time with his family and driving every road in Nova Scotia. We know he’s behind the wheel right now, exploring another part of the province he loved.

We wish to thank the doctors and nurses at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre who cared for Bernie so compassionately in his last illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where visitation will be from 12 pm until funeral service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017, The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Interment in Watson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, From The Heart Campaign Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation, We Care About Cancer Fund. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bernie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Bernard William Little