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Bernard Hagerty
July 10, 1926 - July 31, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Bernard L. Hagerty <br />July 10, 1926-July 31, 2015<br /><br />On Friday, July 31, we said a fond &ldquo;So Long Old Buddy&rdquo; to a loving husband, a dedicated father, a doting grandfather and great-grandfather, a devoted brother and faithful friend. Although deeply saddened by this loss, we are thankful to have had him as part of our lives. <br />Bernie Hagerty was born on July 10, 1926 in Glenmont, NS on the North Mountain in the Annapolis Valley. He was born the youngest of three boys to Obediah and Edith Hagerty but years later would have a younger brother and sister. His early years were spent in various communities within the valley and it was there he would come to appreciate the value of family and an honest day&rsquo;s work. <br />At the age of seventeen he joined the Royal Canadian Army where his older brothers were already serving. From 1943-1946 he served in Canada, The United Kingdom and Continental Europe. It was during World War II that he lost his brother Charlie in the Netherlands. He spent a number of years working in Hamilton, ON. but found himself compelled to return to military service, this time in the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force from 1951-1973 including two tours to the Far East during the Korean Conflict. <br />It was on a trip back home to Port Williams (for the birth of his sister) that he met and eventually married his wife of 55 years, Gloria (Meisner). From this union came two children: Beth (John Coolen) and Brent (Natalie Goulding). The family lived for 52 years on Central Avenue, Halifax where they shared many happy years with family, neighbours and friends. He was an active member of the Chiefs and P.O.&rsquo;s and enjoyed the time spent there with his shipmates who served with him on vessels such as the Bonaventure, the Haida, the Assiniboine and many others.<br />He leaves behind two granddaughters: Trina Coolen and Tanya Coolen (Dan Morash), two grandsons, Eric and Colin Hagerty, and two great-granddaughters Maddy &amp; Ava Morash. Also saddened by his passing, are his brother Blaine (Diane) and his sister Nora. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Vaughan and Charlie. <br />Special thanks to our new friends - the doctors and nurses of 8-1 at the QEII for their great care of our dad and of us. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home at 6552 Bayers Road. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 5 from 2-4 &amp; 6-8. A service of celebration will take place on Thursday, August 6 at 2:00. Donations may be made to the QEII or the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation. <br />Online condolences can be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Halifax Chapel)<br /></div>