Missing you but know that you’re in a better place. So continue to rest in eternal peace .
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Leave a tributeMissing you but know that you’re in a better place. So continue to rest in eternal peace .
Continue to rest in perfect peace.
Continue to rest in perfect peace
Continue to Rest In Peace.
With all love and respect.
Mike
Merry Christmas my dear friend.
I am comforted that you no longer suffer any discomforts and the God whom we serve promised to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
You are sorely missed! Rest in peace until we meet again.
It is so difficult to accept that you are not with us in a physical body. For ages I called you "Dr. Mahabir" despite your insisting to call you "Bernard" until of course you let me have that one. It was only out of utmost respect that I have for you.
Not that I had any doubt before, but this enormous void that you left behind in my life (and so many others), repeatedly living through so many amazing memories each time I want to call you or think about you, ... have brought me into a deep realization that what an incredible and special friend you have been ... how much I miss and treasure talking with you and discussing various aspects of life and business ... your amazing insight, wisdom, and straight talk.
I am a much better person because of you. This has been one amazingly worthwhile life journey because of you. You are always in my thought and heart ... until we cross paths again, in another life, in another vehicle. I love you Bernard, my friend.
May the love, light and peace of our heavenly father surround you, bless you, protect you, and guide you throughout your journeys, for ever and ever. ooosss
Three months ago, we went with the "Doc" to the Harbor and had a great time sea food shopping, walking and talking. I held his hand as we were walking back to the parking lot, and he cried. But I assured him we'll see each other and party with Rina up in heaven when we finish our purposes down on Earth. Then he said, "I'll be helping others up high with wings!" That's where I left off with Dr. Bernard.
He was the most interesting, uplifting, helpful and beautiful person I have ever known. Just five weeks before his passing, even though he wasn't feeling well, he offered to cook and make dinner for us.
He lived life better than anyone, and he was the best cook I ever met. You never had a doubt about his cooking.
We treasured our friendship, good/bad times, and most of all, he enjoyed his Coconut Cream Pie hugely/enormously.
He had the most incredible, infectious smile and through his tough times, he still found the ability to keep smiling.
It has been an honor and true blessing to have had Dr. Bernard in our lives; he touched many and will be forever missed.
May you, Dr. Bernard, Rest in Peace.
God Bless to Lady Evelyn and the Family.
Love,
Lynn & Mark Savage
From the time Bernard was introduced to our family, he was welcomed by all and became an integral part of our family unit
He was such a warm and compassionate human being, that it was very easy to like him.
He attended most of our family functions and captured the hearts of all those who had the pleasure of meeting him.
He was a "people person" and took an interest in all our relatives and friends.
On several occasions when family members had medical challenges of one kind or another, Bernard took a personal interest and would even speak to the specialists involved to ensure that we received the best treatment available.
We enjoyed his cooking, singing and his musical renditions with the guitar.
Bernard was a source of encouragement and inspiration all.
Continue to rest in peace Bernard. You will be sorely missed.
I remember when I first met you in 1992, not only did you embrace me and my girls with open arms you made us instantly feel as if we belonged. It was no wonder my daughters started calling you uncle on the first day. You were a man who never took life for granted .you embraced each day as if it was special. (we all can earn from you)
You had a swag about yourself that drew many to you! (Clean! Creased! and Neat!) You had the gift to charm any lady (old or young) and you never hesitated to speak your opinion on any given topic (good or bad)..
You were one of the most romantic men I've ever met! just recently you had me download the song "Thinking out Loud" by Ed Sheeran". (You insisted on singing it for Evelyn).but after I downloaded it my eyes began to water because it was so much like you. (Beautiful and Romantic)
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Bernard not only am I going to miss someone whom I loved and felt deeply about but a true friend and a brother-in-law whom I’m blessed to have shared 20 years of great memories!
Until we meet again, rest in peace my brother.
Love you forever Tracie Mahabir
I will miss my brother and our love for each other. I will miss our conversations and his life counsel. I will miss visiting with him, I will miss him putting his hand on my shoulder to steady and guide his walk. I will miss his sound medical advice. I will miss his singing. I will miss everything about him.
Bernard, I know you are at piece now and in no pain or discomfort. You struggled in silence, dignity and strength through the last few years of your life. You never complained though it was far more than anyone should endure. Through all of your struggles, you continued to give advice and assistance to family and friends alike. You showed genuine concern and provided great advice for the health and well being of your family and friends. My love and our love for you for you will never fade.
God is now your sight guide and the one steadying your walk. May you rest in peace.
My brother Joe and I join the many family and friends in good thoughts and prayers for my brother Bernard.
In Loving Memory,
Val Mahabir.
You showed great courage and did everything possible to preserve and extend your life. You touched the hearts of all those you came in contact with, and was an inspiration to many including me. We shared so much over these past years, and the memories will live on Forever! May you rest in peace until we meet on the other shore.
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Missing you but know that you’re in a better place. So continue to rest in eternal peace .
Continue to rest in perfect peace.
Please be patient.
"Showing Up"
Some people show up with very little to share regardless of how much they have, others whole reason for showing up is simply to add value to events. Dr. Mahabir not only showed up when others didn't but he contributed in his very unique ways, and always stood out, I was proud to have known such an icon amongst us who made a difference with his beautiful life. R.I.P Dr.Mahabir.
MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
From Evelyn, Posted by Mike
MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow. Th sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear, for I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far way, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you dear.
And be glad, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory, of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessings of love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
Reflections
It’s already been forty days and nights. Oh how I miss my best friend and companion.
Since we met, we were never separated from each other for more than a couple of weeks at a time, and when that occurred we spoke with each other at least twice a day.
I will always be especially sensitive to a blind or visually impaired person. I have learned so much after having the privilege of being with one who overcame this challenge on a daily basis. It was my delight and pleasure to describe the scenery in detail wherever we happened to be, so he could visualize what I was seeing (painting a picture as it were).
We had such great discussions on so many topics such as medical issues, current affairs, religion, cooking, music, you name it. We laughed together, cried together, sang together, cooked together, played the guitar (yes I played as well), but I will admit he was the better player. We travelled to numerous places over the years together.
When it came to international travel, I would be the one concerned as to whether he would be able to tolerate the long plane trips. Somehow, with God’s guidance and protection, we always managed to make it to our destination and back without problems.
One of his wishes/desires was to visit my countryGuyana, and that wish was fulfilled. Even though it was a short visit, he enjoyed every minute and always spoke fondly of the experience he had.
About four days before the Lord called Bernard home, he asked me to cook a simple and special dish made with split peas “Dholl”. So later that evening he came out to the living room, and asked if I had cooked it yet, and I told him I would the following day which was Sunday.
On Sunday I prepared the meal, and set him up at the dining table. As he sat down he stated “this smells so good”. As he proceeded to partake of the meal he said “this is the best Dholl in the whole wide world”.
I am comforted that I was able to spend lots of quality time with him, and prepare a meal that gave him so much pleasure.
All of the memories we shared will be forever engraved in my heart and mind. To the most loving, caring and unselfish person I have ever met.
You will be forever MISSED!