LEE, Bernard Joseph,
age 74, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Toronto General Hospital. Born in Hong Kong to Joseph William Lee and Maria Christina Ozorio, he moved to Canada at the age of 19 to study engineering at McGill University, Montreal.
Beloved husband of Lynne (née Watts). Cherished father of Christopher (Katherine), Russell and Cynthia (Neil). Proud grandfather of Allison, Sasha, Nathan, Millie, Jacqueline and twins on the way. Great-grandfather to Hunter and Jazzlyn. Dear brother of Astrid (Late Joseph Mendes) and fond brother-in-law of Geoffrey Watts and Debbie Jacobsen. Will be dearly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Beginning his career as a young engineer with Alcan Aluminum and finishing as Manager, Engineering Services, PWGSC, Bernie finally discovered his true passion in retirement as a figure skater. Partnering with Lynne in dance and pair figure skating, Bernie lit up the ice, as he did our lives, with his familiar smile and loving heart.
Family and friends are invited to visit Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery & Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) Wednesday June 11th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Beechwood Cemetery, and reception from 1-3 p.m. in the Borden & Fleming Suites of The Beechwood National Memorial Centre.
In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Cardiovascular Surgery Research Fund – C/O Toronto General Hospital - In Memory of Bernard Lee -200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Digital Guestbook
Philippa McPhee
Wendy and Denis
Bernie loved life and his smile lit up every room he entered. Lynne and Bernie's friendship was a gift that we cherish, and we will miss him so very, very much.
Our thoughts and warmest wishes to Lynne, Chris, Russ, Cindy, and all the family at this painful time.
All our love,
Wendy and Denis
Lucile and Lawrence Finsten
His smile will remain with us forever, We extend to Lynne and the family our heartfelt condolenscences upon his loss. To Lynne we offer our help and support. The Finistens and family
Norie Kakegawa
Bernie,
We had a lot of great time together in Ottawa, Tokyo and Beijing. We will always remember you.
You are our special friend.
Norie, Jin, Shogo and Marie
My thoughts are with the Lee's today. I am sorry for you loss. I will always remember Mr. Lee's smiling presence when visiting the house. He was always interested in what (and who) was going on with his children and their friends.