AMERO, Bernard Joseph Burt- 67 of Auburn, NS passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Plympton, Digby County, he was a son of the late Bernard and Pauline Marie (Walsh) Amero. Burt retired after 32 years as a photo tech with the Canadian Air Force, having completed tours in Bosnia; Golan Heights and Lahr, Germany. To say the least, VE1AMA was an avid amateur radio operator, who started and ran Network 105 for 21 years and he also had a passion for cars. He is survived by his wife, the former Phyllis Reid; daughters, Twyla Amero, Illinois, USA; Melissa Amero, Quebec City, PQ; step-daughter, Grace ( Stephen) Wille, Cold Lake, AB; step-son, Rod (Carla) Richards, Calgary, AB; half-sister, Nina Henshaw, Digby; grandchildren, Cpl. Matthew Johnson; Pte. Jeffery Johnson; Nylah Dawn Richards and nephews, Michael, Blaine and Tony. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Judy. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00PM Friday, May 28, 2010 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The funeral service will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood, Father Tim Nelligan officiating, with cremation to follow the service. Interment will be in Glenwood, Newfoundland at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Amero family. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com