Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in his 75th year, after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Dearly loved husband for 53 years of Claudette McKinlay of Keswick (formerly of Richmond Hill). Cherished father of Anna May (David), Grant, Robbie (Lisa), Jeannette, Bernie Jr. (Anita). Beloved grandfather of Daniel, Rene, Amanda, Brittany, Tyler, Michelle, Sara, Melissa and Noah. Dear brother of Eunice, Bill (Dian), Jack, David (Lillian), Winston (Marjorie) and the late Charles. Bernie will be greatly missed by his many friends and extended family members. Visitation from M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick [905-476-7711] on Monday, September 26, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the Chapel on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Queensville Cemetery. If desired, donations to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S Society) would be appreciated.