Bernard Gillings (27 Dec 1946 - 16 Jul 2022)

Sail away free of storms and pain Bernard, loved your visits to us in Australia,will always love you and Val,

Thinking of you Val, remembering many happy times with Bernard, especially Bermuda 1993 & 1996, having a beer stood at the bar Bermuda Police Club before a BBQ cooked by Bernard at 27 Second Avenue, watching you & Bernard dancing at Sir John Swan's "Hats On Party" at The Palm Reef Hotel 18th September 1993 & taking you out for a thank you dinner at The Elbow Beach Hotel, before realising I only had a £100 limit on my first credit card & Bernard bailing me out! (Repaid I add!) Bernard you made us smile & laugh, we still say things you said to this day, great picture of Bernard sailing Ondine back into Hamilton Harbour. Lots of love to you Val from Louise & Mark xx

Heartfelt condolences to you, Val. We only knew Bernard for a relatively short while but he was larger than life. He loved his cars, travel and his wonderful wife, a life lived well. He will be a much missed in the village x

Oh Bernard what a life you lived. Full of adventure, risk taking, hard work, laughter, joy and most of all LOVE. You have created memories for all who knew you, and your spirit will live on in us. We are better for having known you. Farewell my friend, until we meet again.

So sudden Bernard will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Lots of love Val
Anne xx