Bernie was an extraordinary man. He was a loving husband, a caring father and an amazing grandfather. He could turn his hand to anything and was interested in everything. Bernard was a carpenter by trade but later in life he enjoyed many other things. Bernie liked art, he created numerous paintings and drawings, and photography and especially video were also big hobbies. The video was a huge interest to him and any family or local event happening he would be there with his camera. The garden was another big part of Bernard's life. He was proud of his garden and it was always well looked after, whether flowers or vegetables. Bernie always had time for me, Adam, Ella, Matthew, and George his grandchildren. Whether he was playing with us, fooling around, showing us something new or sharing his knowledge on pretty much anything you wanted to know about and if he didn't know it he would more than likely have a book that would. Times spent at Nan and Bernies' were always good times. Compiling this tribute was difficult but I wanted to do it. Looking back over old photographs brought back so many good memories of amazing times and events. Bernie, as he was know by his grandchildren, will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him. He had a very fulfilled life, I can see that from just looking in on it, but am glad that I was able to be a part of it until I was twenty. I have learned so much from him and I always admired him. I would like to think that he was a big influence on where i have ended up today being so interested in and passionate about photography, maybe having got a creative streak from him. I remember, when much younger getting to try out his video camera and take some clips with it which I am sure exist on a tape somewhere amongst all the other recorded memories. Bernard passed away on Wednesday March 11th 2009 after a long fight against cancer in his throat. I miss you Bernie. Thanks for being my grandfather. Ben