Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald David Richard Bergman on September 6, 2025 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his brothers, Bob, Karl and Fred Bergman; his daughters, Kendra (Sheldon) and Krystal (Jason) Bergman, former wives, Kim Bergman and Judy Huskins, his nieces and nephew, many cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Don and Erma (Bain) Bergman, brothers, Ralph and Olaf Bergman.

Although our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering. He will be forever in our hearts.

In keeping with Dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Hammonds Plains Community Hall located at 2041 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains, NS on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Intermittent to follow for family at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville, NS.

We would like to thank Dad’s care team, Dr. Ross Mason, Liette Connor, RN, Dr. Robyn MacFarlane, Dr. Robert Horton, Dr. Barry Clarke & all of the staff at Aberdeen Palliative Care Unit, Halifax Cancer Clinic and Hospice Halifax for your care of not only Dad, but as well as his family during his last days.

If you wish to make a donation in Donnie’s memory; it would be appreciated if it could be made to Hospice Halifax, Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.