BERNARD, Noel Joseph - 69, We'Koqma'q, First Nation, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 10, 2005. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Isadore) Bernard, and his late stepfather Michael Wilmot. Noel was a former Chief of Whycocomagh Reserve, a renowned welder and a retired RCMP Constable. He was a member of Holy Trinity parish, We'Koqma'q. He is survived by his daughters, Patty (Neil) MacRury, Pamela (Brian) Toney, Lindsay Bernard, Heather Francis, all of We'Koqma'q; Florence Pierro, Maine; sons, Christopher Francis, Wagmatcook; Gerald, Winston, Kevin, Rodney, all of We'Koqma'q; Dale (Sharon Prosper), Afton; Barry (Eleanor), Eskasoni; sisters, Pearl Googoo, Wanda Phillips, Janet Gould, Elizabeth Patles, Beverly Bernard, all of We'Koqma'q; brother, Peter Wilmot, We'Koqma'q; numerous nieces and nephews; special nephew and caregiver, Keith Wilmot; Godchildren, Kari Gould, Linda Gould, Bernice Googoo, Merle Julian; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Teresa (Francis). Visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Thursday at the family residence, 8745 Hwy. 105, We'Koqma'q. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church with Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com