Bernt, George Arthur
George Arthur Bernt
August 24, 1964 – October 20, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Arthur Bernt on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the age of 58 years, due to medical complications. We are extremely devastated at his unexpected passing. George was the son of James and Margaret Bernt, brother to Jamie Bernt and Heather Thomson (Bernt). George is survived by his daughter Mayson Bernt and was uncle to Jessica, Nicole, Mackenzie, and Cassidi.
George was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and left when he was 6 months old when his father, who was in the RCAF, was transferred to Germany. He lived in Baden-Baden in Germany, Comox, BC and Shearwater, NS before moving to Moose Jaw, SK in 1980 with his family. He graduated from Vanier Collegiate in 1982 and tried his hand at a number of jobs before eventually going to work for CP Rail as a conductor, and finally as an engineer.
At an early age, George loved sports such as baseball, skiing, and golf. He had an artistic side as well and loved drawing caricatures and song writing, playing guitar and any opportunity to do open-mic. He was an avid fan of the Blue Jays and loved watching them on TV.
George will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his ability to connect with others, and his kind soul. George will be deeply missed and fondly remembered with love.
A Private Family Service will be held in British Columbia at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Our sincere condolences to a Mayson and the family. We will cherish our great times and memories of George
I haven’t seen or heard of George in a long time. I had attended high school with him for awhile at River View and while he was there he was a humorous and easy going guy every likeable . I remember driving around with him on break in a AMC Levi Gremlin. My condolences to family and friends and to his younger brother Jamie so long George.
We want to offer to the family our sincere condolence in losing their love one. Also, we want to. offer a encouraging hope that we could see our love one alive again, as mentioned in the Bible at 1Corinthians 15 : 21 – 26.
George and I were close friends back in the good ole days in Shearwater, NS and I have lots of fond memories of our times together… making our own home movie, doing our version of Cheap Trick at the Teen Centre talent show and meeting Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, prior to their concert in June of 1979. These, and many more, were special moments in my life and they’re unimaginable, without George’s participation. We reconnected on Facebook 12 years ago and picked up right where we left off, thirty years earlier. I’m saddened by George’s passing, but will always crack a smile, remembering the good times we had together. Rest in peace, ‘Gabby’.
George and I met in Shearwater, Nova Scotia back 1978-79-80 and spent a lot of great times on
The base in Shearwater. Partying on McNabs Island, hanging out at the Teen Centre and at
The Well on the tracks of Shearwater. We always had great laughs and tons of fun. George’s
Biggest legacy in Shearwater was his unique way to put relish on his French fries so nobody
Could ask him for any … it was too funny seeing that in the Shearwater Arena.
Rest In Peace GAB ! Condolences to your family and to your brother Jamie who we called , JAB
and to his sister Heather. Wally Buckoski The Shearwater Swatter ! Still in Shearwater !
So sorry to read about your father, and brother, George. I will always remember George as a kind hearted person— always so nice to talk with and be around. My condolences to all of you at this very sad time.
Sending my sincere condolences to the Bernt family on the sudden passing of their beloved George
I knew and loved George many years ago and I am deeply saddened to read about his passing and regret not contacting him sooner to have a chance to tell him again how much he was loved.
George was an excellent , amazing person and I have really fond memories of George, I do remember him just as his family describes him, his great sense of humor, kindness, he had a lot of friends, he was a bright light, smart, handsome with a great smile and lots of charm, George taught me how to drive a stick shift in his sports car Z28, he was a patient guy. I remember the Gremlin as well.
I remember Georges love for his family members in the way he spoke about them, I will remember George with Big Love.
Sincerely,
Clare Conkin